Top 5 players who shifted positions successfully in recent times

#2 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has silenced his critics once again this season

Cristiano Ronaldo used to be a menacing presence down the left flank for Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United. He kicked on from their and bettered his success down the same flank in his early days at Real Madrid.

However, at 33 years of age, Ronaldo is not as fast as he used to be. But instead of bowing out, he has now shifted his focus to being prolific in front of goal and has become Real Madrid's best striker.

Though his position has changed, Ronaldo's commitment, focus and intent have stayed intact and he has been immense for Real Madrid during the second half of this season.

Ronaldo's superior aerial ability makes him nearly impossible to mark. He has evolved into a fox in the box and showcased his excellence in a striker's role with that magnificent overhead kick against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie.

Ronaldo might even be the best striker in the world right now. In the UEFA Champions League, where he breaks goalscoring records for fun, he has scored 15 goals in 12 matches and has provided 3 assists.

In the La Liga, he has scored 25 goals and has garnered 5 assists. Those are some highly impressive numbers and it wouldn't be far from the truth if you say that Ronaldo has even made himself better by shifting from a wide left role to the centre of the box.