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The Messi vs Ronaldo debate is never to end, and deservingly so, the duo have ruled Europe in terms of goals, assists and trophies for more than a decade now. Their consistency and determination are unmatchable, whilst only some have proved themselves to play near to their level of supremacy.
However, it has been a slow start for Barcelona and Messi this season, as the latter has scored just one goal in his last three games, though he still has 4 assists to his name.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, has been the assist-provider than being a usual goal-scoring threat. He has had 4 assists and just 3 goals in 7 games. This may be because his strike-partner Mario Mandzukic has been more clinical in front of the goal, bagging 4 goals in just 6 games.
As the two greats of football, as people consider, have had unconvincing beginnings to their campaign, who are the players likely to outperform the duo in terms of scoring and assisting?
We have some names in mind, so let's get straight into it.
#4 Paulo Dybala
He is one of the most promising talents all across Europe and has been a consistent performer for Juve.
Dybala has the calibre to become the world’s best. He possesses sheer pace and incredible dribbling skills, not to underestimate his clinical finishing abilities though. Dybala alongside Ronaldo could blossom tremendously, as the Portuguese can play the role of a mentor for the Argentine.
Cristiano's knowledge and wisdom in this field will certainly come in use for the Argentine.
Dybala has had an impressive start to the Champions League this season, scoring a hattrick in his first game against the Young Boys.
He has the ability to take Juventus ahead in the tournament, and with such a quality squad, they winning the UCL does not look improbable.
#3 Sergio Aguero
A legend for Manchester City, Sergio Aguero remains a star for the Citizens every season. His incredible goalscoring ability never seems to deteriorate and he is just getting better and better with time.
Be it Argentina or Manchester City, he gives it all for the team he plays for, and that is something I love about him. His short height has never demotivated him from taking headers, and his determination to score in every matchday remains the same.
In just 7 league games, the Argentine has scored 5 and created two - making him the second highest scorer in the Premier League at present. His impressive built an incredible pace with the ball is a persistent threat that defenders struggle to deal with.
If it wasn't for his injuries, Sergio Aguero certainly would have won more than just one Premier League Golden Boot.
#3 Kylian Mbappe
Words struggle to describe Mbappe's talent. At just the age of 19, he displays top-level football week in week out, like it is just a regular thing to do.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the finest wingers across Europe, tormenting opposition defenders with his sheer pace, incredible dribbling skills, and fantastic goalscoring knack.
The World Cup winner did not have a convincing start to the UCL season with PSG, though he scored a lovely goal to make it 2-all, only to see Firmino hit home.
Despite losing the first game, not many might be willing to bet against PSG to make it into the later stages of the tournament, as their squad is as good as ever.
He is arguably the best young player there is - thanks to his sensational displays for Monaco, PSG, and the World Cup winners France.
Did anyone ever think a 19-year-old boy would be a threat to the greats of football?
#1 Eden Hazard
The Blues were left stranded when Eden Hazard was continuously linked to top dogs from across Europe, but he decided to stay with his current employers and that has been a wise decision from his side.
Having enjoyed an impressive World Cup campaign with his native Belgium side this summer, Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is in the best form of his life.
Eden has bagged 6 goals and 2 assists in just 7 games, being the top scorer of the Premier League and taking Chelsea onto the third position.
Hazard's sheer pace and insane dribbling skills help him skip past defenders with ease, while he is arguably the most clinical winger at present.
Hazard is 27 now, and he does not have many years left in him. His eagerness to win silverware is understandable. He is a world-class player and Chelsea are indeed lucky to have him still, as they are quite famous for letting star players leave.
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