Samuel Eto’o Named the Only Striker in Football History That Was Better Than Him

Samuel Eto’o famously referred to the one striker he thought was superior to him as “the best of them all.” In addition to winning other accolades, including two Champions League crowns, the Cameroonian scored 420 goals for club and country during his illustrious career.

In addition, Eto’o had the good fortune to play for some amazing clubs, like as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea, which solidified his reputation as one of the best number nines of his generation. The 42-year-old once bowed his head to someone whose supremacy he couldn’t contest, despite the fact that he considers himself to be among the greatest to have performed that part.

Eto’o Names Ronaldo Nazario As Only Striker Better Than Him

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner was a dominant forced before injuries took their toll

According to Sporting News in 2020, Eto’o stated in an interview with AS that he has selected former Inter Milan and Brazil star Ronaldo Nazario as the best striker of all time. Although he saw himself as a top-tier striker, Eto’o acknowledged that there was no one like Ronaldo. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is regarded by many as one of the finest players to have ever set foot on a pitch.

‘O Fenomeno’ Ronaldo was the best of all. He is someone I greatly admire and respect. After that, many of us follow him, and I would count myself among them.

Eto’o’s Prediction For Next Footballing Superstar

The striker was not wrong with his guess as to the sport’s ‘chief global star

In the same conversation, Eto’o was asked who he believed to be the best player in the world right now. Given the era of the interview, it is scarcely surprising that he chose Lionel Messi. Eto’o did, however, predict that Kylian Mbappe, who is 21 years old, will become the next big star in the sport and succeed the legendary Argentine.

“The top players right now? The former Mallorca player asserted, “I’d have to pick Kylian Mbappe, who’s the youngster making the biggest impression, and Lionel Messi, who has more experience.”

“I think he’s going to be the chief global star in the years to come.”

After being viewed as a liability for Carlo Ancelotti’s team during his first few months at the Bernabeu, Mbappe is now more like the player everyone knows he can be at Real Madrid, even though he has yet to win the coveted Ballon d’Or.