Top 5 footballing wizards - based on how they manipulate the ball at their feet

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo - the Real Madrid icon is pleasure to watch

The current winner of the 'FIFA World Player of the year' award, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest wingers in the history of football. Apart from being a goal machine, what the Portuguese icon does with the ball at his feet is also amazing and purely magical. His hard work, talent, and incredible ability has secured him a place in the history books.

Ronaldo became known for the step-over during his time at Manchester United, his flamboyant style those early days made him look more like a freestyle player. Over time, he has improved a lot to become the best in the world and the dictator of Real Madrid's fortunes on the pitch.

The Real Madrid star is the definition of a complete player. He is tall, strong, skillful and intelligent. He has all the basic qualities of a footballer. His electrifying dribbling skill, pace, tricks, feints and his ability to decide the game is awesome.

He can attack from both the left and right wings, split opponents to open up spaces and finish perfectly.

Besides, when it comes to holding onto the ball, the Portuguese is a specialist. He uses his incredible pace to take on players, doing crazy step-overs at high speed and cutting through defenses.

Off the ball, his movement and positioning ability is the best in the world, the winger is two-footed, never gets tired and remains the best aerial player in the universe at the moment.