Pele chooses Cristiano as the best in the world: Messi isn't a goalscorer Football Brazilian legend feels he is better than both

Pele feels that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world ahead of Leo Messi.

The Brazilian legend weighed in on football's longest running debate from his home where he is remaining on lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak.

"Today, Cristiano is the best in the world, although Messi should not be forgotten," Pele told YouTube channel Pilhado.

"However, Cristiano is more stable and Messi is not a goalscorer."

Nevertheless, Pele feels that players from his time would also give today's famous duo a run for their money.

"You cannot forget Zico, Ronaldinho or Ronaldo.

"In Europe there was Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff...

"It's not my fault but I think I was better than [Cristiano and Messi], because everyone compares them to me," he added.