Samuel Eto’o Named the Only Striker in Football History That Was Better Than Him.

Samuel Eto’o Named the Only Striker in Football History That Was Better Than Him.

Samuel Eto’o once named the only striker he believed was better than him, describing them as ‘the best of them all.’ The Cameroonian had a legendary career full of goals, scoring a grand total of 420 for club and country, as well as winning numerous trophies including two Champions League titles.

Eto’o was also fortunate enough to have played in some incredible teams too, with his portfolio including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea, cementing his status as one of the greatest number nines of his generation. However, while he believes he is one of the very best to have played that role, the 42-year-old once bowed his head to someone whose dominance he couldn’t dispute.

Speaking with AS, as per the Sporting News in 2020, Eto’o revealed that his choice for the greatest ever striker was none other than former Inter Milan and Brazil star, Ronaldo Nazario. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is widely considered to be one of the greatest players to ever step onto a pitch, and despite considering himself to be a top-tier striker, Eto’o conceded that there was nothing like Ronaldo.