Mbappe has a unique perspective on the extraordinary skills of the football world with his own personal experience and deep knowledge of the football world. He believes that although there are many players who have shown great ability, there are very few who can reach the master level, no more than four. These 4 people are Messi, Ronaldo, Pele and Lao Ma. For Messi and Ronaldo, Mbappe pointed out that they are two different types of strikers, but both are at the top level in the world. In a tight area, Messi's frequency of movements is certainly the best, thanks to his skilful technique and agile physicality. Ronaldo, on the other hand, is full of improvisation through a variety of ways to pass people, which is amazing. However, when it comes to judging passing ability, it is not a simple comparison, because the intensity of the game and the defensive style of the defenders in different eras are incomparable. Mbappe mentioned that more than 90 per cent of Ronaldo's failures in passing were caused by the successful interference of the opposing defenders.
At that time, some tactical fouls and malicious fouls were common, and referees often ignored them. This means that defenders can safely use a more aggressive defensive style, foul opponents and even make appearances with shoe spikes. This kind of defensive style is unacceptable in modern football, because after a few games, the team can lose many important players. In contrast, the restrictions imposed on defenders in modern football make Messi's way of passing more straightforward and less fancy. This makes it difficult for defenders to judge his next move, and even if they can judge it properly, they can't keep up with his pace. Brazilian players are more inclined to play tricks, and Da Luo's cycling is a representative of this. Messi's passing style is a bit like the old horse back then, and he has also inherited some of Xiao Luo's shadows. Mbappe believes that Messi is just standing on the shoulders of giants, and he is very humble to attribute his extraordinary skills to the influence of his predecessors.
In any case, Messi and Ronnie's passing skills are among the best in the world. Together with Pele and Lao Ma, these four are considered to be the strongest players in history and the strongest players of their era. Ronnie's approach to passing is diverse, freewheeling, and full of improvisation. Messi, on the other hand, achieves his passing through with a low center of gravity and fast speed, and his way is simple and efficient. It is worth mentioning that the closer Ronnie gets to goal, the more pronounced his passing advantage becomes. This is because he has the advantage of counter-fighting abilities such as speed, power, and explosiveness. And Messi is relatively far away from the goal, his passing advantage is more obvious. Despite his short stature and lack of speed and power, his agility, quick reflexes and exceptional ball sense allow him to pull off dribbles with ease. To sum up, Mbappe spoke highly of Messi and Ronnie's outstanding skills. Whether it's Messi's frequent movements or Ronnie's variety, it's impossible to ignore their important impact on football history.
Not only are their skills impressive, but they also set the benchmark for those who come after them, inspiring a new generation of players to push the boundaries of football to the next level.