“I’ve played with Messi and Ronaldo, but the English Legend is my best teammate ever”
From crossing the gap between Manchester United and Manchester City, to starring Juventus to a campaign for Argentina, it can be said that Carlos Tevez’s career is not short-lived, or a teammate.
The iconic forward shared a locker room with some of the best players in football history, but two that immediately stood out were Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Although Tevez did become the Olympic gold medalist for Lionel Messi in 2004, he had the greatest success with Ronaldo at the club level.
In two seasons, they played together at Old Trafford from 2007 to 2009, the offensive duo won the Premier League, Club World Cup, League Cup and Champions League twice. It is an incredible understatement to say that their partnership was successful.
Their best season was in the 2007/08 campaign as they collectively scored a total of 45 Premier League goals and helped United into another championship season.
|
Premier League 2007/08 (via FBREF) |
Carlos Tevez |
Cristiano Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
|
Appearance |
34 |
34 |
|
Target |
14 |
31 |
|
Assist |
6 |
6 |
Of course, Ronaldo also left Real Madrid at the same time when Tevez committed the ultimate crime of imposing Old Trafford as a chance to join Manchester City Arches.
The frequent impact Tevez has had when he partnered with Messi and Ronaldo at Manchester United is undeniable, and the striker has been praised for both over the years, having previously told reporters: “Cristiano has to work and be ready to do the best of himself, and for Leo it comes naturally.
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The Red Devils and the Gunners competed fiercely in the Premier League.
“These are the biggest differences I’ve seen between two of the best players on the planet. Messi played in another sport. Let him score three goals [in any given game] It’s normal. ”
However, when Messi and Ronaldo stole the headlines, Tevez chose to name the England and Manchester United legends over those who have dominated Ballon d’Or for more than a decade when they were asked to pick his best teammates of all time.
Carlos Tevez: Rooney is my best teammate of all time
Tevez turned down Messi and Ronaldo, revealing that Wayne Rooney was the best teammate ever in Givemesport’s interview.
The English legend as part of the deadly two-thirds of the influence with Ronaldo and Teves is clearly what the latter has not forgotten and will not be forgotten anytime soon.
I’m honored to play with some great players. At Manchester United, I have Cristiano in my squad and obviously, I have Messi in the national team. At Boca, I put forward Martin Palermo as a teammate – and he impressed. He is a man who scored two goals in Japan in Real Madrid. But my favorite is Rooney.
“In addition, we share the same origin of humility. Although his humility grew up in Liverpool was obviously more tolerant than Fuerte Apache in Argentina, I grew up.”
While some quickly underestimated Rooney’s influence, Teves even took former Manchester United forward with two of the greatest players of all time when discussing his best teammates.
