What is a PURE FOOTBALLER?

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[@dinodinho]

JOIN MY DISCORD: discord.gg/qG7zGQb5eK The amount of people who are so upset and misrepresenting everything that I said in the video is actually quite nuts This is not a Hazard vs. Ronaldo debate. Stop turning the comment section into one and acting like I made the argument 🤣

[@Random-tb1xr]

Honest

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Hazard was right, he's clear of Ronaldo in terms of actual football abilities

[@danchiziofficial2159]

​@@mikelbaningo6407he isn't

[@shivamsingh7389]

@@mikelbaningo6407 You have gotta be one of the dumbest people out there. Ronaldo was head and shoulders above Hazard in almost every regard except silky smooth dribbling. If that one ability makes you better than everyone else, then Hazard would be better than Messi, Ribery, Robben, Neymar etc. but he is not. He is not even close to them. Hazard was a wonderful dribbler, but that is it.

[@ninjadragon5661]

@@mikelbaningo6407he’s just not

[@Enfaxine]

pure footballers are those who gave you the most mindpleasing gameplay imo instead of game stats

[@Kukyo...]

Kaka for me is a pure footballer then, such a smooth and technical player

[@dinodinho]

@@Kukyo... one of the purest I’ve seen

[@sohanmukherjee5240]

Cristiano Ronaldo is much better !

[@jehvanmontieth1292]

In that case Taarabt and Robinho are two of the greatest players ever.

[@dinodinho]

@@jehvanmontieth1292 no one said that. They are two great PURE footballers tho

[@GOATharva]

Crazy how people forget what player Cristiano was before 2017 and think he's just a goalscorer and then there are kids who say he never dribbled like even after 2014 injury He is still Top 10 dribbler in last 2 decades.

[@yacineouata5002]

His game never felt effortless

[@ndeeziandrew]

He was definitely not among top ten dribblers.

[@rogger972]

​@@yacineouata5002 YA 😂 . THEN THERE ARE MORE PURE FOOTBALLERS IN STREET THAN MESSI HAZARD

[@ricaard6959]

This shows most people never watch, really watch football. Ronaldo even in his winger days always had to exert himself a lot just to make it past one player, even Ben Arfa glided past 4 in almost every dribble, "do stepovers, kick and outrun the defender" isn't dribbling. Ronaldo is a great player, obviously, he also had some talent, he wouldn't have achieved anything if he didn't, hard work or not.

[@ricaard6959]

@@rogger972Oh grow up, Jesus!

[@FersoElFlaco]

David Villa i think is a good example of a example of a striker that is a pure footballer

[@afckajjansi]

Fernando Torres was even more

[@jorgefernandez2404]

R9 😂

[@edwardmanda2020]

Suarez

[@palesamakara6102]

The problem is most of you have forgotten young CR7 who could shoot from 40 yards out and dominated fullbacks like Ashley Cole, how about CR9 who could do everything score great goals, dribble and do 39 crossover's a second. Sure hazard can dribble but what good is that when you score 2 goals a year , their is a reason CR7 is in the GOAT discussion he even challenged Ronaldinho for best dribbler in the world at one point hazard isn't even touching salah

[@shahabuddin2802]

Ronaldo was a great dribbler in his younger days is the biggest myth in football (Second only to Ronaldo being anywhere close to Messi). Ronaldo's dribbles per game dropped drastically after the 2005/06 season (You can find the stats on OPTA). Post 2006 his numbers in terms of dribbling are comparable to players like Salah/Sterling/Mane and nowhere close to elite dribblers such as Robben/Ribery or Godlike dribblers such as Messi/Hazard/Neymar. Ronaldo's dribbling was impressive when he was scoring around 10-12 goals in a season (Comparable to Hazard's worst seasons).

[@palesamakara6102]

watch football and the way Sir Alex Ferguson did things you would understand that CR7 found himself in 1 on 1 battles more than hazard ever did, why AIG CR7 had pace to beat a high backline which hazard never had. Why didn't prime hazard ever challenge CR7 or Messi for best player in the world when they were past their prime's??

[@palesamakara6102]

@@shahabuddin2802 CR7 is more skilled than hazard, robben, ribbery, Messi only Neymar comes close to CR7 in terms of skill. Skill means more than dribbling, it means ball control, vision, off ball movement, versatility, pace ect

[@piccolo5346]

He got pocketed by Ashley Cole several times.

[@palesamakara6102]

@UClriROULTlcGhA0Mzbrjpu mate CR7 at 39 is better than prime hazard

[@omarfaruk8164]

Pure football world ok Things hazard is better than Ronaldo Dribbling Ball Control Things Ronaldo better than Hazard 1v1 skills Speed Soccer movements strength (physics) Fast feet Acceleration Deceleration First touch Cognitive Reaction Vision Passing Iq Finishing Agility Balance Shot Weak foot Accuracy Confident Stamina Long pass Mentality Dont forget Before world cup 2014 he played with his tenditis injury which made him dribble less . With that injury he played till now 2024 . That injury makes his knee condition more worse whenever he plays Hazard can be better than Ronaldo only if he had Ronaldo's mentality . The reality is Ronaldo's mentality is better than hazard . So Ronaldo wins in pure football world and reality football world . Now i wanna know what hazard smokes ?

[@acacia8261]

Hazard is better in 1v1, balance, and some other things you mention. Still it's true ronaldo is better

[@omarfaruk8164]

@@acacia8261 fair world no injuries and age limit till 28 . Mentality also includes there so hazard is lazy enough . Ronaldo will woek hard to beat him . Ronaldo worked hard to equall MESSI's ballon d'or level. What makes you think he wont beat a lazy hazard

[@acacia8261]

@@omarfaruk8164 i clearly said ronaldo is better except for those 2 things i mention

[@pauliyonas3576]

​@@acacia8261prime ronaldo is definitely more effective than hazard in 1v1.

[@acacia8261]

@@pauliyonas3576 i'd say hazard has better control of his body and better feints but ronaldo's athleticism and strength gives him a lot of boost, it's really debatable this one

[@SammyFash]

I like the comnent about messi and hardwork. I hate it when people say he's all natural talent, that's just a lie. Messi himself said it took him over 17 years tp become an overnight success

[@Ronny0721]

its not a lie bro, yes he does work hard but he does the least amount of hard work compare to other great players. There has been a lot of times where he didn't work hard and still was great.

[@sutekinasekai3882]

@@Ronny0721 Messi does all these things but he doesnt post them messi isnt in the gym all the time he trains his balance and control

[@SammyFash]

@@Ronny0721 and how would you know that BRO? You can only see as much of the life of a player depending on what they choose to show you. You're just making baseless claims

[@Ronny0721]

@@SammyFash lol have you seen Messi in 2011 and 2012, he was fat. Not only that there are a lot of times where he did not train or warmup before a game and still played very good

[@dryames4319]

Source: Zidane's hairline

[@delta2370]

crazy how it doesn't matter whether or not you look at the game through statistics, trophies, efficiency or through aesthetics messi is the greatest.

[@emixinvinciblebling3677]

true

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

If ronaldo didn’t exist that is because both ronaldo and messi are goats 🐐

[@delta2370]

@@nihalbhamrah4726 sorry bro but its not close

[@Barrinetic]

@@delta2370Messi is the greatest playmaker Ronaldo is the greatest goalscorer

[@rkerry01]

@@BarrineticMessi is a better goalscorer

[@bibauu]

hazard says that only because he came to madrid to replace ronaldo, yet he didnt achieve 2 % of it

[@dinodinho]

No one could ever replace Ronaldo. Expecting a player with Hazard’s style of play to replace Ronaldo is silly. He didn’t achieve anything because of injuries.

[@bibauu]

@@dinodinho not only injuries but also his diet

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Hazard was right he's clear of Ronaldo in terms of actual football abilities

[@bibauu]

@@mikelbaningo6407 doubt so, Ronaldo at madrid was more entertaining than hazayat Midsea FC

[@tanus1989]

@@bibauu Ur telling this because u watched football from like 2019

[@osmanabdi8577]

Pure footballing is when you can have masterclass performance without G/A

[@rogger972]

NEYMAR IS PURE HE HAS EFFICENCY + SKILL. NO G/A.THEN IN YOUR TERMS HAVING 10 PURE PLAYERS WILL MAKE UR TEAM LOSE😂. BETTER GO PLAY IN GARDEN

[@JuniorAY11]

​@@rogger972 Why is bro shouting

[@Etarglated_wbnshk]

Bro you have absolutely nailed the explanantion with perfect examples also! Good work

[@dinodinho]

thanks

[@revotempo2082]

An *absolute baller* is one who the streets will never forget A *pure footballer* is one that the game will never forget. It's not about fitness, its not about stats it's about arriving and making even the greatest movements seem effortless. These are the true pillars of the game and inspire the next generation. By this definition I agree players like Haaland and such are great players but dont fit the description of either.

[@KillaBeeBeatbox]

Spot on comment. Not because I am Bulgarian but ... Berbatov was something else.

[@itsalwayschelseafc]

That's a debate digested in a simple way. Good job bro❤❤❤

[@onurgurol55]

Such a good video bro, perfectly explained

[@dinodinho]

Thanks

[@Durlano]

Bradley Barcola has a really unique, almost lazy style of dribbling but is silky smooth, he is just getting started i think he will be an amazing player

[@garythefishable]

In simple terms a "pure footballer" is someone who has mind blowing dribbling and passing skills as they are from a technical perspective the most difficult attributes to perfect. They also just so happen to be the most exciting abilties to watch as a viewer.

[@frag_edit-976]

What is a pure footballer .. players are those who do everything with their abilities like.. heading, direction change with the ball, elite passing, ball control , technical abilities, skills, clutch at important games , mazing runs and agile with the ball.. some people are Ronaldo nazario , Zidane , messi ,cris , Neymar , ronaldhino , Hazards a great footballer .. but him comparing to Ronaldo is a useless debate... As ronaldo was a great entertainer in his young days... From 06-2014 ....

[@garythefishable]

@@frag_edit-976 You can be clutch and not be a "pure footballer" as I'd argue that's more about mentality and perhaps a bit of luck, a great first touch and ball control is definitely a part of it however. In the modern game though as attributes like stamina, position play and tactical awareness are becoming far more important we are likely to see a decline in this form of player going forward with the CR7 mold type player probably taking over in the sport for the near future.

[@shashwatmali3640]

@@garythefishable ronaldo is pure footballer , hes just getting old , dont forget his prime and incase if you forgot you can watch that entertainer young ronaldo videos

[@garythefishable]

@@shashwatmali3640 Stepovers and back heel passes don't make someone a "pure footballer" it's more about mastering the fundermentals that I've previously mentioned. Ronaldo in my view was never a "pure footballer" but that arguably makes his achievements and statistics all the more impressive.

[@shashwatmali3640]

😂😂😂😂😂@@garythefishable

[@bigshrimpbro]

I totally get this. When I assess greatness I incorporate stats moments and trophies but when I subjectively view the game for talent purposes I have the same mindset as you.

[@dinodinho]

Thank you for understanding the video

[@bigshrimpbro]

@@dinodinho Also I thought this video had like 100k views or something, u def got a new subscriber.

[@dinodinho]

@@bigshrimpbro Thank you! Hopefully one day it reaches 100k

[@sarthaksharma9105]

One player i personally think is a pure footballer is di maria. Just with his left foot he could dribble anybody.

[@joshuachettiar1573]

You expressed an opinion about modern football that I have felt for so long now. I just blamed this feeling I had on growing up and not feeling things the same way I did 10 years ago, but it's actually for real that the game is just different. It's filled with really good modular parts that fit systems, there's just no pure ballers left that can transcend the sport just by their ability on the football.

[@nathangrant9773]

This guy speaking facts on facts

[@philjonesfootball4696]

Defender and keepers are not pure football, these people are underated. 🚶‍♂️

[@dinodinho]

Phil Jones is a pure footballer

[@itsthori]

I think cancelo is. Pure footballer

[@jonnybarron1518]

Yes they are. Ball playing center backs like pique and van dijk are pure footballers with great technique Ramos too is incredibly skilled

[@PANDORA3.0]

@@itsthori yh I agree

[@jehvanmontieth1292]

So essential pure footballers are just guys who play pretty football. ​@@dinodinho

[@username2168]

3:46 this is so fax bro

[@Demman01]

Was born in 1994, growing up in Nigeria in the early 00sThe premier league was the go to league back then, and of course that was the period of young CR7 there was no player like him in the premier league back then when it comes to entertainment except for Jay Jay Okocha at Bolton. People who say Ronaldo is not a pure footballer only started watching football from 2015. I really wanted to hear what your thoughts on CR7 was but you didn’t mention him at all even if that’s what this whole thing has been about ever since the hazard comment 2004 - 2014 Ronaldo is a better baller than prime hazard 2010 - 2019

[@most5795]

Good video. I think the main difference that I haven't seen anyone make the point is that pure footballers excel when you give them a free role with 3-4 teammates they have good chemistry with, also they can walk onto any team and influence the locker room with their abilities.good players with good stats usually have team tactics that funnel the opportunities through them so that they can look the part. They compliment whatever system they are a part of, with a pure footballer the system is based off of their skillset.

[@AMIRULASYRAF-gm4vo]

Kante is a pure footballer for. but the way he anticipates the game. his underrated ability to launch a sudden counterattack. his quick thinking. maybe he doesn't dribble much and not a goal centric kinda' player but he does almost everything else flawlessly. also salah used to be a kinda pure footballer. but now he's more to effective plays rather than attractive plays.

[@letsdoit9837]

Only 1.6k views!?! this is so underrated the video quality is so high 😭 im going to subscribe

[@dinodinho]

Thanks

[@sourgrapes11]

Well idk if im the only one here But its the exact opposite for me I love players who breathe passion Players who absolutely give their everything on the pitch They maybe not be the most talented or technically gifted but watching them play with their all just made me fall in love with football .

[@dinodinho]

lovely. W passion

[@antenna7002]

I feel like if Ronaldo still played the same as he’s younger self you’d have rated him as a pure baller but idk maybe it’s just me but I feel like Ronaldo changed his play style at some point

[@shahabuddin2802]

Ronaldo was a great dribbler in his younger days is the biggest myth in football (Second only to Ronaldo being anywhere close to Messi). Ronaldo's dribbles per game dropped drastically after the 2005/06 season (You can find the stats on OPTA). Post 2006 his numbers in terms of dribbling are comparable to players like Salah/Sterling/Mane and nowhere close to elite dribblers such as Robben/Ribery or Godlike dribblers such as Messi/Hazard/Neymar. Ronaldo's dribbling was impressive when he was scoring around 10-12 goals in a season (Comparable to Hazard's worst seasons).

[@kevinnjago4812]

@@shahabuddin2802bro made this about messi vs Ronaldo randomly🤣 whilst proceeding to spew bs

[@shahabuddin2802]

@@kevinnjago4812 Any kind of logic would sound bs to fanboys who learn football through FIFA and Ishowspeed. How about you use your 5 braincells to come up with an actual counter argument?

[@Thekingslayer-ig5se]

@@shahabuddin2802your source is wrong. He had 506 dribbles completed between 2003-2009. And he was definitely better than Arjen robben and ribery 😂. For his height he is actually a great dribbler. Tell hazard to score headers like Ronaldo. He can’t and he wouldn’t. It’s using your physicality to the best at the end. And at Real Madrid he was a good dribbler. Not great but good.

[@shahabuddin2802]

@@Thekingslayer-ig5se My source is OPTA stats. Your source is what Ronaldo tells your mommy after he tucks you in bed.

[@t2fp]

Btw, at just 16, Lamine Yamal fits your description of a pure footballer PERFECTLY

[@WiiizarD92]

Doesn’t matter, if you score more than your opponent, you win.

[@kabelobrian4540]

And that there my friend is why football is football.... I don't need to do fancy tricks or run past 500 players to win a game. I just find the simplest way of winning a match. That's football...👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BodyLotionVideos]

Before Cristiano’s injury, Cristiano was a more pure and better player than Hazard. He changed his style after that.

[@matthewmartin7391]

I think I’m my opinion that being a pure footballer usually describes players with a certain aura,they don’t have to have G/A or even be the best but it’s the perception factor that everyone else have of them that makes them truly great (think taarabt/hazard/bergkamp) who also had immense technical ability ability and situational awareness to the point where it’s almost second nature to them, as if it’s always been apart of them. Basically pure footballers= Talent + aura

[@FredKaczynski]

Dino to make a video without mentioning Zlatan Ibrahimovic challenge: impossible

[@cb6411]

Pure football is not only about dribbling. Its about passing, shooting, defending, heading, freekick, beautiful goals, long range goals, beautiful penalty

[@dinodinho]

I talked about dribbling, passing, and shooting in the video

[@kwamesaforoboateng7615]

​@@dinodinhoyeah and you kinda made it seem like that's all pure football is about

[@dinodinho]

@@kwamesaforoboateng7615 then you didn’t watch the video properly. I talked about all three of the main attacking aspects. Did you miss the entire section about midfielders and strikers? I didn’t even talk that much about dribbling.

[@kwamesaforoboateng7615]

@@dinodinho what I'm saying is that you made it seem like all football is about is dribbling passing and shooting

[@dinodinho]

@@kwamesaforoboateng7615 those are the MAIN aspects of PURE FOOTBALL. IQ is tied into all of that as well. What else did you want me to talk about? Defensive abilities are not what pure football is.

[@username2168]

1:22 thank you so much bro i hate so much people that actually think like that, i think it's so disrespectful

[@vincentkipchumba2447]

WOW!! You just read my mind, this is what football is. Pure

[@g.u9483]

I think this debate just doesn't make sense everyone you named that are "pure footballers" are just people who are pleasing to watch that doesn't mean people like salah, saka and Ronaldo aren't technically gifted which isn't true and saying stats shouldn't matter or be the main thing is just cutting out a big factor of the game because if that's the case ben arfa would be the greatest player to ever grace the pitch all because the way he moves and controls the ball was very pleasing to the eye being a pure footballer isn't only about dribbling or how you move or the magical skills you display the way saka protects the ball and draws contact is something Phil Foden can't do which is also a technical ability, the way salah strikes the ball to find the net is something hazard or Neymar can never do or even the headers and long strikes cr7 can do Messi can't/can barely do those things and Messi is my favorite player of all time but just because these other players look pleasing to the eye that's what makes the a "pure footballer"

[@dinodinho]

Did you watch the video? The whole point of the video is that pure footballers are players that are more pleasing to watch, more entertaining to watch, and make the game look effortless. I never once said Ronaldo wasn’t a pure footballer. Also, I said that stats don’t matter TO ME AND HOW I ENJOY THE SPORT. I love when you people comment and just misrepresent everything I said.

[@g.u9483]

@@dinodinho yes I watched the whole video but you made a video trying to describe what a pure footballer is but you’re using your own opinion which is fine but not truly describing what makes a pure footballer you’re basically just stating this is what I like to see in football If that’s the case which is fine the title should be “what I think a pure footballer is” or something in that realm I also I agree with you I love watching everyone you like watching but that doesn’t mean I think they’re all pure footballers compared to someone like muller or something

[@dinodinho]

@@g.u9483 you don’t have to agree. If you think Muller is a pure footballer (he isn’t) then that’s perfectly fine. The title of my video is perfectly fine. Also, multiple times throughout the video i say that “for me” this is what a pure footballer is. If you’re looking for an objective definition, it doesn’t exist. If you think Salah is a pure footballer, that’s fine. Stop looking for other people to make your mind up for you. I’m just sharing my opinions on a subjective topic.

[@g.u9483]

@@dinodinho to make my mind up for me ?you’re basically proving my point you just said muller isn’t a pure footballer and I’m telling you he is because his iq is insane which is a part of football you definition of a pure footballer is someone who basically plays futsal but you’re adding everything because of eye test but disregarding every other aspect in football example: strength, ball striking, pace and iq which also has to be used when it comes to being a pure footballer I don’t need you to make up my mind for me I’m just debunking your video, and yes it’s your opinion but you’re generalizing something using your opinion like I said the video should be called how I see a pure footballer

[@dinodinho]

@@g.u9483 “debunking my video”. There is nothing to be debunked lad. You haven’t made one reasonable argument yet. Make a KZbin video on this topic and I’ll watch it.

[@ndeeziandrew]

I personally regard Kante as a pure footballer because of how easy he made defending and intercepting look, he was also a decent dribbler and passer.

[@dinodinho]

For me, pure football is for attacking traits, not defensive traits.

[@ndeeziandrew]

@@dinodinho I think there is a lot to be appreciated in the defensive aspect of the game , players like Wan Bissaka , Ngolo Kante and Casemiro have a kind of “defensive flair” that could be a joy to watch for some fans.

[@ahmedissa8389]

@@ndeeziandrewalso declan rice, the way these type of players tackle (especially from behind) is so so clean to watch. They are walking defensive cheat codes. Casemiro not as much nowadays tho

[@civildiscourse7626]

Cr7 is a natural footballer

[@PANDORA3.0]

Not really

[@civildiscourse7626]

@@PANDORA3.0 why do you think he isn’t ?

[@PANDORA3.0]

@@civildiscourse7626 A "natural" footballer is a well-rounded person in all aspects of the game. Someone who doesn't need constant training to be among the best. Someone who makes the game look easy. Someone who doesn't rely heavily on speed and strength to score goals. Don't get me wrong,CR7 is a genius but he looked like a trained product on the field in my humble opinion.

[@PANDORA3.0]

And also being a Natural is subjective,you can be a natural at freekicks,ball control, or dribbling or scoring goals... Ronaldo's dribbling was okay in his prime compared to other talents,his technical abilities where also okayish,what stood out was his long range shots and speed. If he was a natural footballer we would still see him do neymar/Ronaldinho type dribbles or even his free kicks would be like what it was,or even kdb and messi-like passes.

[@civildiscourse7626]

@@PANDORA3.0 his dribbling was ok? Just ok? The kid was twisting up defenders throughout the youth ranks, his flair and trickery stood out clearly amongst his peers from a boy. He’s not as natural as a messi but then again no one else is- so they’re all not natural Either?

[@gabrielguerrero3404]

Some players have a higher ceiling and potential for either mentality or physical traits but that’s what we mean by natural talent. Some players will always just be better even if they don’t practice as much

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Hazard was right he's clear of Ronaldo in terms of actual football abilities

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

​​@@mikelbaningo6407 In terms of actual football abilities and achievements, Ronaldo is clear. Young ronaldo has more dribble/skills than prime hazard and conquered EPL unlike Hazard. Hazard is a shit player who flopped in club and country. Retired at 32. Don't ever dare to compare that guy to the GOAT CR7......

[@Chad-be3jm]

lol ''CLEAR' ., young ronaldo(2007-2014) was the most complete attacker in the history of the game, much better than hazard in terms of pace, skills, shooting(long distance), finishing, weak foot , headers, volleys, acrobatic goals etc @@mikelbaningo6407

[@stephensosoo8129]

@@SAADOFFICIAL436well someone’s pissed, cry more😭😭

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

@@stephensosoo8129 Pessiswine crying after loosing 6-0 🤣🤣 Bark more 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jaycee_2x]

you understood exactly what hazard said.. well explained video, and i agree.... messi, r10, zidane, r9, neymar, maradona... elite pure footballers.. at a lesser level there are still ballers like riquelme, bergkamp, ozil, jay jay, robinho... football magic...

[@EliasRoy]

I would say that a “Pure” Footballer is someone who is aesthetically pleasing to watch, someone who creates chances and a person who can produce outputs (G/A)

[@acoustic_nathan392]

This guy is great

[@dinodinho]

Thanks

[@narresnair1154]

Pure footballers = Fluid, Aesthetic, Visionary, Creative,Amazing ball controllers, Effortless even if they are not faster

[@senahohoabu4623]

Marcello was a pure footballer.He never gets credits for his technical abilities.

[@AMIRULASYRAF-gm4vo]

I don't think so

[@reebok7317]

People acting like scoring a goal or defending is not part of 'pure football' - Hazard and co just hatining

[@dinodinho]

straw man

[@reebok7317]

@@dinodinho these pure footballers can't do certain aspects of the game in a pure way like heading a ball effortlessly or making a slide tackle effortlessly these pure football fans the same man that hate on Sean Dyche and Simeone

[@PlayerOP-Guitar]

Adel taraabt Quaresma Ben arfa Michu Hazard Romario Bebeto These were talent that we will never ask about their stats but we will always be amazed by how they play

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Hazard was right he's clear of ronaldo in terms of actual football abilities

[@projectvamshi3078]

Why are you comparing all these 'the streets will never forget players' and then mentioning romario? He is more comparable to R9 and other legends than he is to these players who will more or less be forgotten in a couple of decades (aside from hazard). Also, even looking at stats, he is one of the most accomplished players of all time

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

​​@@mikelbaningo6407 In terms of actual football abilities and achievements, Ronaldo is clear. Young ronaldo has more dribble/skills than prime hazard and conquered EPL unlike Hazard. Hazard is a shit player who flopped in club and country. Retired at 32. Don't ever dare to compare that guy to the GOAT CR7.......

[@PlayerOP-Guitar]

@@SAADOFFICIAL436 go watch cocomelon brother Pls dont come back

[@ItsShahed17]

You never watch full matches, or I can even bet my entire life you never watched a full season of any league. Young Ronaldo's movements were rubbish, his first touch was terrible and the things that saved him was his pace and power. Hazard was by far the better pure footballer but since Ronaldo has greater athletic abilities, he managed to outperform Hazard. @@SAADOFFICIAL436

[@dannyhernandez2410]

Alexis Sanchez is slept on. He was a joy to watch in his prime.

[@syd4289]

i honestly think all of this "pure footballer" stuff is bullshit. van dijk most likely got better ball control than most attackers and midfielders in league 1 and 2nd division european attackers. every player at a top level can dribble just as good as hazard, hazard just looks good doing it. cristiano is a better dribbler than hazard and is better than r9 but no one will agree because cristiano is stiff and has a different style of dribbling. its all subjective but discounting certain players like salah, cristiano, haaland and describing them as non pure footballers is outrageous

[@dinodinho]

I never said Cristiano isn’t a pure footballer lad. Rewatch the video. I’m not discrediting Salah and Haaland. If you actually listened to the video, I said that Salah is incredible and Haaland is the best goal scorer on the planet.

[@projectvamshi3078]

Also, how can you even compare ronaldos dribbling(A great dribbler) and then compare it to eden hazard and R9(Nearly at messi level dribbling)? Its obvious you are being a bit delusional on that one, its one thing if you say he is a better skiller, which is still somewhat close, but its one entirely different thing to say hes on these guys level dribbling wise

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

​​​@@projectvamshi3078 his young self was blud.... Better than Hazard obv but close to r9. That's the reason why he was bought from sporting cp to man utd by Fergie.

[@danchiziofficial2159]

​@@SAADOFFICIAL436no he was

[@hrutl]

​@@SAADOFFICIAL436 Pendu was never better than hazard dribbling.

[@WesleyNeedles]

Y’all forgetting cristiano Man U days… the way he was so direct and attacking the defence with his dribbling and runs was sole reason I became his fan. Could this be classified as pure tho? Similar to mbappe

[@acacia8261]

Ronaldinho did it better

[@escobarfedmedrugs3281]

the functioning mind of mfs who were born from precum = ​@@acacia8261

[@Mod3rnPhilosopher]

Wow, very true, I play football and a couple of years ago this guy came to our team that has played in Inter youth academy and everything he did seemed effortless, like he had been born for the sport, and even though I was the guy that scored the most and was the most effective it did not compare to seeing him play I have to admit. But I had that Haaland(machine like) mindset, now I take it easy and let my skill shine through and I am even if not better than the guy, and there is this paradox like CR7, Haaland and etc. they all work to be better, but people like R9, Robinho, Quaresma and etc. seem like they do not care how they eat, sleep, train or rest they are natural with it.

[@dinodinho]

I was going to mention in my video that this idea is really only understandable if you have played the sport. There were guys I played with growing up that were incredibly gifted and then there were guys who were good, but nowhere near as natural with their ability

[@saintsibiya]

You're more of an indoor or beach football fan than a professional football fan mate. The objective of sport is to win and the players that contribute to winning the most are the greatest. It's not rocket science.

[@dinodinho]

and what does that have to do with the video? I’m talking about entertainment.

[@SiyabongaSibiya-pj9gb]

​@@dinodinhoyeah go and watch street soccer then😂😂😂

[@metsemamabolo5097]

Ronaldo is as talented or even more talented than Hazard. Young Ronaldo was just as "pure"... Step overs, chops, rabinas, pace, power, finishing, finesse etc..

[@Guestownedu]

rule of thumb - if the main argument for said player being good/what they're typically known for is their g/a they're probably not a pure footballer.

[@Xedit77]

HE spoke my mind the only reason i like Ronaldo mostly is because of they way he skilled and used speed back in his younger years not because he won trophies but because to me i liked his playstyle and Iam even trying to learn his skills right now so i can use it in my own academy i also like Ronaldo because of his mentality i have anxiety and me watching Ronaldo not caring about what others say and believing in yourself motivates me like a famous saying if they can't do it they will try to make you feel like you can't do it to also i have 500+subs

[@claudiobonatti3631]

This talk about pure footballer is a lot of nonsense. Skill, technique, dribbling, finishing, free kicks, juggling, all of this is developed with effort. Many people try to reduce Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that one has a natural ability and the other is extremely dedicated. Both are dedicated and talented. Football without effort is nothing. Players like Ronaldinho and Neymar slept and woke up with the ball, their skill and dribbling always came from constant practice and a great passion for the game ...but both have not developed marking skills (for obvious reasons), this requires another type of training. Being hardworking is in itself a great talent. Hazard (who was a great player) is definitely not at Ronaldo's level.

[@acacia8261]

Some players do look more at home when doing those things tho, that's the point

[@Gaboxxy96]

There are definitely players that don't work hard and managed to reach the top. Romario barely trained and partied every night, and managed to win a world cup; Eden Hazard was infamous among his teammates for not taking training seriously, arriving late, was even chubby for a football player, and managed to be the most influential player in one of the best teams in the PL at that time. That said, most players that only rely on talent usually fall off relatively quickly.

[@elmehdi8332]

Ronaldo was a pure footballer from i would say around 2007 to 2016 after that he became more of a box goalscorer

[@Thebestoftheworstt]

Couldn’t agree more, I think hazard is a better footballer for example in terms of technical football ability, but I think Salah is the greater player based off of what he’s done and being a numbers machine. There is an outlier in this though, being Messi Ofcourse, who is a pure footballer, but also a pure numbers machine, hence why he just has to be the goat

[@Kobble8]

Agility, Dribbling and Shooting/Passing technique

[@bannaboy5800]

Would you consider marcelo (a defender) and mahrez pure footballers? Also do you think younger players should prioritize becoming "pure footballers"?

[@dinodinho]

Yes, Marcelo was a pure footballer. I only mentioned Trent in the video because I was talking about the modern game. But, Marcelo is one of the few defenders who would fit. Mahrez is definitely a pure footballer. His time at Leicester is the best example of it. I think younger players should prioritize becoming well rounded players. The modern game cares more about playing a role, rather than being entertaining. Being effective in every decision is what matters. The modern game requires more players like Bukayo Saka than it does players like Allan Saint Maximin

[@bannaboy5800]

@@dinodinho interesting, thanks alot for the insight!

[@shadowyeet523]

​@@dinodinho Thank you for the suggestion I'll keep that in mind great video by the way

[@elmehdi8332]

I can come up with a futsal player or a freestyler and he would be a more "pure footballer" than 90% of football players but still he will definitely fail on the pitch in a real top level football game because football relys on physical and mental strength ,stamin , desipling and many other things not just "pure football"

[@milanmanforlife]

Great video. What would you say about Cristiano Ronaldo for instance especially before he became a striker and soley a goal scorer?

[@mikelbaningo6407]

He was good but hazard was clear of him in terms of actual football abilities

[@dinodinho]

He’s always been a pure footballer. Even after he changed roles, he was still a pure footballer, but not as pure.

[@Chad-be3jm]

easily a pure footballer , but again not as pure as messi , maradona etc

[@jakearrow8047]

​​@@dinodinhoexactly cristiano ronaldo has always been a pure footballer and people are willfully being obtuse and looking at him now at his old age but won't give him the credit for all he's done. He's been there done that and did it way more successfully than hazard as well people love to discredit him and simply fail to forget how great he is

[@BiggestBirdonMars]

​@@mikelbaningo6407capp bro Hazard at no point in his life has been a more pure footballer than Ronaldo A simple comparison is 2008 which is Ronaldo most complete version at United or his career(2011/2012 and 2013/2014 are also up there) Hazard isn't on the level of 2008 Ronaldo in pure football, that was a complete footballer in every sense of the word while being effective Hazard is close but on the level of 2008 Ronaldo

[@srilanka739]

ronaldo at united and first 6 years at madrid - pure af.

[@montellmiyagihaynes3475]

Being a pure footballer doesn't mean that someone is better than the other because they are a pure footballer. It's a style. E.g. in a 5 aside you may prefer Hazard over Salah simply due to technical aspects. But the game evolves and changes. Alot of the physicality matters. In an 11 aside you may want Salah as he is more efficient in that scenario. Pure footballers do bring joy and I consider them the best. But those that combine being a pure footballer with modern adjustments will currently become the best. Unfortunately we are in a modern football world where these things are valued over the other rather than seen as styles of play. Love the video though sparks a good convo

[@catinho9705]

People who think Ronaldo isn't a pure footballer are kids born in 2018

[@josuerizo1]

The point of football is to score, so who scores the most is the best. The purpose of football is not pass the ball around, the purpose is to SCORE. So now a pure footballera is not one that has technically ability, natural abilities, or is a joy to watch( what is joy to watch?)(I don't like to mamy passes like the "tiki taka" style, that style is BORING,) a pure footballer once again is a player who stick to his position and does his job as perfect as he can, contributing to the success of the team as a whole, which is possible only through the best efforts of every player doing their best in their respective positions.

[@PANDORA3.0]

You should be a tap-in merchant then

[@jehvanmontieth1292]

Great comment but pure football is looking at it from an artistic perspective and not a science.

[@LuisFernando-hy6gn]

On the contrary, people use the narrative of Messi being more naturaly gifted to somewhow discredit Ronaldo. It actually does not make sense to me. If something, that would only make him more respectable and deserving

[@abongilezolanipeterson5588]

Hazard must just never mention himself in the same breathe as Ronaldo. They’re not in the same league

[@footballph2707]

First comment on your video. Your claim about pure footballer is great. I feel what you say. The idea about pure footballer is about the player contributing with amazing creativity especially in signature technical playmaking (executing passes and off the ball movements) and dribbling skills that gives amusement and entertainment, giving authenticity on them as a player, which shows impact on people's joy and memories that would ever be remembered and labeled in the game. It doesn't matter how many goals a footballer have. Being a pure footballer is simply a player that has uniquely incredible and authentic way of playing the game, making it so simple and beautifully entertaining, which stands out among other players, that give such enjoyment for people to be remembered to whenever they watch that player.

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Hazard was right, he's clear of Ronaldo in terms of actual football abilities

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

​​@@mikelbaningo6407 In terms of actual football abilities and achievements, Ronaldo is clear. Young ronaldo has more dribble/skills than prime hazard and conquered EPL unlike Hazard. Hazard is a shit player who flopped in club and country. Retired at 32. Don't ever dare to compare that guy to the GOAT CR7

[@danchiziofficial2159]

​@@SAADOFFICIAL436young Ronaldo was never a better dribbler

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

@@danchiziofficial2159 yes he was according to Fergie 🤣🤣🤣 That's why he was bought blud 🤣🤣 0 ball knowledge 😂😂

[@antenna7002]

Not a Ronaldo fan but younger Ronaldo was definitely pleasing to watch

[@tjfootball1908]

Excellent video.......Henry ......R9 pure footballers

[@thaifinnen]

Dribbles dont win you games but goals do

[@dinodinho]

good thing that’s not the discussion

[@ItsShahed17]

Thats the dumbest thing ever said about football. Dribbling creates chances for goals to be scored.

[@t2fp]

unfortunately, many people dont watch games because of how expensive it is to do so. I mean, to watch my favorite team barca where i live, its like 50 bucks a month, and thats in a relatively cheap country

[@dinodinho]

50 😵‍💫🤑🤑🤑

[@QuesoQBS]

❤❤❤

[@tikosso2921]

Everybody's aesthetics vary where I come from footballers like Neymar or Messi especially are referred to as sekke dekker footballer essentially saying they do not play the game purely which completely contradicts you and hazards opinin

[@nomercy9240]

What is sekke dekker?

[@tikosso2921]

@nomercy9240 they play it including lots of unnecessary activities such as neymars advanced rainbowflick, yes it looks good but it's not needed

[@thenabilamrani]

EXACTLY I want to enjoy a show of 90 minutes. It really got ridiculous with the obsession of stats gosh

[@sepp0]

So Ronaldo is a more pure footballer than Hazard? Considering especially him as a younger player having more natural and technical ability and was far more entertaining to watch? awesome sauce

[@dinodinho]

I wasn’t making an argument, but if you think so, that’s fine.

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Hazard was right he's clear of Ronaldo in terms of actual football abilities

[@sepp0]

@mikelbaningo6407 youre a pionel pessi fan of course your opinion is shite. Watch another sport bro dont bother with anything football related

[@ossaiezekieltochukwu1665]

Thier whole carrier performance on the pitch Karen😂

[@zylac4305]

@@mikelbaningo6407Search up Ronaldo Man U highlights early 2000s

[@josuerizo1]

A pure footballer is one that has one position and he sticks to it, he doesn't try to do more or less, just do his job as perfect as he can, we come from an era of, forwards, mid fielders, and defenders, a pure footballer is one who stick to only doing his job in pitch with our doing anything else that isn't required by its position. If your a forward your job is to focus on scoring, if your a mid fielder your job is to focus on assisting, if your a defense your job is to focuz on defendind, now a days football is faster, so we have players that can do multiple things, assist, and score, but a true football is one who sticks to solely doing his inteded purpose.

[@Clipperfan2]

How does this only have 50 views

[@dinodinho]

just posted it

[@thenabilamrani]

Hakim Ziyech and Riyad Mahrez and Mesut Ozil. I just love being surprised. Football has become very predictable thus boring. We want exciting genius moments I’m so glad people are watching this video this can awaken a lot of minds

[@Unavailable_Username945]

can i ask why you think Müller isnt a pure footballer?

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

But the same thing is said about ronaldo also like he doesn’t have talent and only hard work but he was a cut above everyone thats why he was able to build a great base then his hardwork was the reason he was consistent for 10+ years

[@dinodinho]

talent and hard work. He was bought by Man Utd because of his talent.

[@Powernab]

Maradona, Zidane and Johan Cryuff are pure footballers

[@kingflockthewarrior202]

Theres nothing as pure football.

[@Tony_Sab]

4:12 Dani alves was playing hand egg in USA apparently

[@dinodinho]

was talking about the modern game. Dani Alves and Marcelo are really the only exceptions for defenders.

[@Lilbl4z3790]

Bro Salah not being a pure baller is absurd. Look what he did to Man city's defense in 2021/22 season

[@hemmatdahal]

Hazard is talking about playing like Ronaldo when he was in Juventus is a pure footballer. Its funny.

[@amad1gunners]

🐐channel

[@dinodinho]

thanks

[@Ice_Eian]

I think on the topic of arsenal we should talk about Jesus he is a pure footballer

[@kneeshiddho]

Ronaldinho is most pure footballer... even keeping Cruef and Maradona in mind... how he tried new skills with balls in actual games with so much ease and joy, is mind-busting, everlasting... However a,win matters more than a draw and definitely than a loss... Because it’s not non-competative dancing or figure skating...

[@josuerizo1]

Messi, and peps guardilos barca, were not real football, that "tiki taka" style is boring and is what is killing real football. Any team can keep the ball for 90 minutes just passing it around, the purpose is not to see who can pass the ball around the longest its about scoring, and thats were barca fails. Real madrid style on the other hand is a style that every play lead to an opportunity, every pass is with the intention of moving forward and creating opportunities not just to pass around for 90inutes and score 1 goal.

[@rehaanrafeek708]

man citys play style especially bores me , atleast when it was busquets , dani alves and iniesta it was decent . now i have to watch jon stones , kyle walker and gundogan do it . prefer brazils or current reals play

[@kourtesy]

Ronaldo nazario is perhaps the most talented player I have ever seen , like Zlatan said “he was football”

[@dakshsharma997]

Bro would you consider gullit,maldini,nesta,roberto carlos,van dijk,ramos.pure footballers?

[@dinodinho]

The only defenders I consider pure footballers are Trent, Marcelo, and Dani Alves because of their attacking qualities. I didn’t watch Gullit, Maldini, or Roberto Carlos. Van Dijk and Ramos are not pure footballers. Again, for me, defenders are generally not pure footballers because their defensive qualities are far better than their attacking qualities.

[@dakshsharma997]

@@dinodinho yeah 😁

[@Jhonnydonny]

What do you think of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ?

[@dinodinho]

pure. Still need to see more of him tho

[@Jhonnydonny]

Do you think that pre-Madrid CR7 was pure (I personally do)? If yes, why do you think he changed so much ?

[@dinodinho]

@@Jhonnydonny Yes. He changed his role to maximize effectiveness and output. Entertainment for fans is great, but teams need to score goals and he’s one of the best to ever do it.

[@Jhonnydonny]

I agree. Also on top of that it is possible that some injuries made him loose fluidity so he adjusted to the changed circumstances. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@acacia8261]

​@@Jhonnydonnynot to mention ronaldo is so big, any movements he made look clunky in comparisson to someone like hazard

[@kostadaki...]

7:48 someone said it finally

[@Dayblade00]

saka better lol

[@nomercy9240]

​@@Dayblade00naah

[@amitkumarsatpathi6927]

How can you not like the insane amount of hard work that CR7 put in throughout his long career to surpass all the naturals almost. Messi is maybe the GOAT now because of his World Cup,..but again that had its reasons. Messi's teammates were worthy to go the distance in the WC. On the other hand CR7's mental state was bad because of his newborn's death and manchester situation. Teammates were jelous too in the national side. Anyways, Natural football looks good, but only pure hardwork and a bit of natural talent can surpass it. Hazard, B silva, Coutinho are in fact more natural than CR7. No one comes close.

[@ItsShahed17]

The vast majority of Ronaldo fans don't play football, stopped watching football or never watched football in the first place. I personally have cousins that never watched football or even like football but claim Ronaldo is the GOAT. They write the most outrageous things like: "Dribbling is not important", "Messi can't shoot", "Messi doesn't have pace". They're so obsessed it's crazy - borderline deluded.

[@GundamnWing]

The purest footballer was 90s R9.

[@MH23455]

For me a pure football player is someone who can get passed opponents with ease due to their skills and ability. I disagree with Hazard, Messi is the best but the only pure footballer?? For me the likes of Maradona, R9, Zidane, Iniesta, Ronaldinho, Ben Afra, Okocha, Henry etc, just to name a few. There are so many.

[@ahmedfariheen4881]

bit disagree with salah situation, he's decent dribblers and excelent shooters and passer, can do outside of the foot passing too

[@dinodinho]

Nothing about his game is natural or aesthetically pleasing. That’s the entire point of the video. He’s an incredible player, but not a pure footballer.