Vinicius Jr receives brutally honest ‘far from Neymar, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo’ assessment
Real Madrid winger's abilities questioned
Despite being a leading figure at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Jr is reportedly missing a vital ingredient required to join the pantheon of footballing greats.
Comparison to football legends
Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda has offered a stinging appraisal of the Brazilian winger’s standing in the global game. The Real Madrid star has been told he is still a long way off reaching the legendary heights of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Vinicius Jr has a lot of quality, but still far from Neymar, Messi, Cristiano
“For me, Vinicius has a lot of quality, but he is still far from Neymar, Messi, Cristiano,” Joao Miranda said.
What's missing from Vinicius Jr's game?
Miranda believes there is still a significant gulf between the current Madrid No. 7 and the icons who dominated the sport for over a decade. Speaking in a recent interview in Mario Suarez's YouTube channel, Miranda was clear about where the 24-year-old sits in the pecking order compared to his idols.
