Ranking the top 10 players who revolutionised football

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has revolutionized the art of goalscoring

You cannot talk about one without mentioning the other, can you? It seems as if the juxtaposing Cristiano Ronaldo alongside Lionel Messi will never cease to be.

While his nemesis was born a natural at the art of playing football, the Portuguese giant's hunger for silverware has enabled him to match, and at times, even beat his arch-rival.

The mammoth number of records that Ronaldo has in his name is downright maddening. He hasn't just fulfilled his potential, but broken its boundaries with his praiseworthy hard work.

While CR7's heroics on the pitch need no special introduction, the meteoric effects of it are worth a mention. The way he has morphed himself into a brand is worth appreciating.

The extent of Ronaldo's popularity was laid bare to the world when he joined Juventus from Real Madrid. The Old Lady saw a massive increase in its shares after they bought the Portuguese skipper during the summer transfer window, also hiking their fan-following on social media. Plus, his arrival will definitely help Serie A gain much-needed popularity.

A man changing the face of an entire league and not only a club; ain't that enough revolutionary stuff?