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Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Ajax star Justin Kluivert reveals world's best player
JUSTIN KLUIVERT has been heaping praise of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Justin Kluivert has rated Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
The Ajax forward is well on his way to joining the greats of the game after impressing in the Eredivisie this season.
Kluivert made his international debut last week.
And the 18-year-old admits he has some of football's greatest to thank for inspiring him to make it as a professional.
"I definitely have a few [role models]," he told Goal.
“My father is one of them, but Cristiano Ronaldo is another, also because of what he’s doing off the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo's selfless behaviour impresses Justin Kluivert
I'm Team Messi
"He doesn’t just think about himself, but also about others.
"He does a lot for charities and is really dedicated to his life as a footballer.
"That’s something I can learn from and I want to be doing myself as well."
But despite admitting Ronaldo is his idol, Kluivert admits there is one player better than him.
"I'm Team Messi," he continued.
Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, according to Justin Kluivert
"He is the best player in the world, but Ronaldo is a role model for me.
"I’m sure Messi [works hard] as well, but I like the way Ronaldo manages to deliver the message across social media.
"He is an example to follow because of the way he lives for the game.
"That’s just great."