Not Ronaldo or Messi — Arsenal star Raheem Sterling names Brazilian as favourite player

It is rare to find a footballer in the present day who has not modelled his game after Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

The two legends have shaped the game, dominating the sport for over 15 years, winning every trophy available.

As players scramble to pick a side, Raheem Sterling has decided to go a different route.

In a viral video posted on X by CentreGoals, Sterling picked Ronaldinho as his favourite footballer ever, with Neymar in second and Messi third.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario secured the fourth spot, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo to round out the list in fifth place.

Ronaldinho remains one of the greatest footballers of all time, captivating audiences while playing for clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

He made 207 appearances for Barcelona alone, netting an impressive 94 goals and providing 71 assists along the way.