American REACTS to R9 *BEST Dribbler I have seen* 

He ruptured his knee cap tendons on four occasions, even tore it straight off in his comeback after spending six months on the sideline after his second injury. One of his injuries is often referred to as one of the worst injuries in sports as his knee cap exploded and went up his thigh. It's beyond ridiculous how he could come back winning a Balon D'or and lead Brazil to World Cup win. Also suffering from hypothyroidism he played large parts of his career overweight.

Strong, fast, skilled, and lethal. OG Ronaldo was the greatest 9 to ever grace the pitch. The biggest “what if” football will never know.

For we older fans, R9 is the original Ronaldo. If only he hadn't been plagued by injury, he could of broken all records!

One of the best of all time, in Italy we called him Fenomeno, the best player of last 30 years

Check out more Brazilian players! Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Denilson... There are too many to name!

Luke, even though it's great to see you react to Ronaldo's highlights, it would be amazing if you could react to his story. It's definitely one of the most inspirational comeback stories of football. Ronaldo's resilience was truly remarkable and was a role model for brazilians like me, who grew up in the 90s/2000s.

He has won it all, If it wasn't for his injury that cut his career short he would have been the Ultimate Ultimate GOAT.

Please react to the Brazilian League, also, this video doesn't really put into perspective how much of an alien Ronaldo was. IMO the GOAT.

This man was absolutely my favourite player to watch growing up. He was also a strange mixture when it came to his size and abilities. He was always a good amount heavier in his later years with Madrid, yet he still seemed to have serious pace. It was quite unique. He didn't look half as fit as he was previously but still moved pretty damn quickly!

I would recommend learning more about The Netherlands and the Dutch influence on football, which has been huge! There are some very big traditional clubs in The Netherlands, albeit in the current money driven football industry its hard for them to keep up with the biggest clubs. Still the identity that Dutch football has brought forward is one that is still lived by today and still inspires one of today's best managers in the world. And last but not least, in my opinion the most influential and one of the 5 best players of all time, Johan Cruijff.

He was a genius, just imagine he did not suffer major injuries.

One of the best ever. In my opinion the best. The combination of speed power and skill is unmatched. Like watching MJ or Tyson in their prime. Thanks for reacting! You got a couple there but all of his goals are just as good as his dribbles you should check them out! One of my favorite highlights of his was the hat trick against Manchester United in the Champions League, unreal. Cheers

You should react to the top 5 leagues. You’ve already done Italy and England, so next Spain, Germany and France could be next 🤷‍♂️

R9 is my all time favourite player, no one else got me excited to watch a player play. He was unreal, unpredictable just unplayable in his peak, 2 destroyed knees ruined his career, say that he did win shitloads including a World Cup

He was called "El Fenomeno" for a reason. Too bad injuries and other health issues screwed his career, because he had the potential to be the GOAT

I think for next month's exploration there really are only two choices, Brazil or Spain. Brazil, the 5 time World Cup champions, for the never ending list of geniuses the country has given the sport. And Spain, for the insane influence and rivalry of the world's two biggest teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Plus the incredible dominance that Spain had in the world at their peak, winning Euro '08, World Cup '10, and then Euro '12 back to back to back. The level of players they had in this period was insane, the best midfield the world had ever seen. Both very fun directions, both very important for you to learn more about

There has never been a player of his greatness on this earth and I'm beginning to think there never will be. He is the absolute Phenomenon.

Hi Luke, so happy to watch your reaction to Ronaldo (the actual one) as a suggestion to understand the greatness of this player check out the interviews of other players on defending against Ronaldo, there are also some players you already know such as Nesta, Maldini etc.

This video has shown 1% of his career 🤣 He was one of the most prolific goal scorers ever. Every teammate he's had said he's the greatest they ever played with (Guardiola included), and he'd do unbelievable stuff in practice as well. Strong, fast, skilled, deadly in front of the goal. My favourite striker ever. I've had the privilege of seeing him live twice. Everyone was in awe when watching him.

The Real Ronaldo! The iconic R9 🐐❤️

The best there ever was

Ronaldo is one of the most legendary players to grace this game, truly one of the all time greats.

This is just his Inter Milan highlights. He also did some incredible things at PSV, Barcelona, AC Milan, Real Madrid, and the Brazilian national team. There is a lot more to see from R9.

SPAIN

Ronaldo Fenomeno is THE man, the end all be all when it comes to strikers. In his prime he had it all and he's still the blueprint of what a striker should attempt to be in the pitch

He has the ball, they want it so he is just waiting for their move... it isnt so much his speed, but his exceptional control

His speed and acceleration before the injury was out of this world

Check out Argentina and Brasil, they had produced (still does) most legendary players than any other country by far. Specially consider checking out Alfredo Distefano from Argentina, he basically started Real Madrid´s history himself, and is the first and only player to have won the Super Ballon d'Or

will there be another podcast like episode with Corey? Also you should do Germany next.

Spain is a must. The most impactful league this century. You really shouldn’t react to any other countries before Spain.

What a player he was their was a Video of him i saw dribbling a tennis ball back in the day on psp was so cool. His nation was Braszil also

Spain Would probs be the best country to do

Spain i think would be the best, because it's in the top 3 leagues and also because a lot of spanish players played either for Real Madrid or for Barcelona

Ronaldo one of the best and more talented stikers in the history of the beatiful game. This video doesnt make him justice. Colombia.

Turkey league. One of the most passionate football/soccer fans there

I was so young when he was playing but I still remember being in awe of him. If not for his injuries, he would have the greatest GOAT, even surpassing Messi who's undoubtedly the GOAT now.

Mad to think that even with 2 world cups and 2 ballon D’ors, this man’s career was wrecked by injuries. Because as an overall footballer, there’s not many better. His footballing ability, there’s very few that come close. Just a shame his knees gave up on him on many occasions.

Man that clip doesn't do him justice AT ALL. He is just so much more than this.

you shoud react to Romario, not only the highlights but also videos talking about him because he had a very nintersting pensonality!

He's the best to have ever played football .. anyone who thinks different doesn't understand football in a fundamental level.

Germany would be an interesting choice to react to. With 4 world cup wins (only topped by brazil with 5) and great players like Beckenbauer, Matthäus, Neuer, Kroos, both Müllers and many more there should be some interesting content.

O Ronaldo era simplesmente, genial... Vc vai adorar ver o os lances do Ronaldinho Gaucho

He force them into doing a exact thing, that's why he always knows what there are gonna do.😊😂😂😂

For May do Germany, there is Gerd Muller, Toni Kroos(one of the best central midfielders who was in the 3peat UCL madrid and still is playing there as a starter), Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil(better passer then de Bruyne), Manuel Neuer(one of the goat keepers) and much more

Raymar does the best video I’ve seen on r9

the most impressive thing is that all the clips you're seeing of him are before he turned 25. If not for injuries, he would have undoubtedly been the GOAT. just the most complete player ever. Quick, Nimble and prolific.

Love from Denmark🇩🇰 Peter Schmeichel, Michael Laudrup, Brian Laudrup, Daniel Agger👌🇩🇰 great channel..

I remember when I was first getting into the sport, I saw on my recommended the full match of the 2002 World Cup Final: Brazil vs Germany. First time I watched Ronaldo play, and it was truly legendary, would highly recommend you check it out. Don't wanna spoil the results if you don't know already 😅

R9 being quick to react to defenders is only really a part of why his dribbling was so elite. The key component here was his ability to shift gears. He would slow down his dribble (with step overs, ball rolls etc.) then use head and body fakes to force the defenders to start turning. Once he saw the hips turn or a foot plant down, he was off in the opposite direction. Not to take anything away from the legend. He was rapid, his footwork is one of the best ever and he was a magnificent striker of the ball, but the way he beat defenders of the dribble was much more about him forcing the defenders to move out of his way rather than R9 forcing his way through the defender. (I really hope this makes some sense)

The Netherlands!!! Cruyff, gullit, van basten, van dijk, de jong, de ligt, seedorf, robben, van persie etc

My options for the poll would be Netherlands, Spain, Argentina and Brazil.

You need to react more about Ronaldo The Phenomenon.

You need to see his goal scoring video this one is only showcased his skills

For Brazil you have to check out Ronaldinho. Another sensational dribbler of the ball. Played alongside a young Messi at Barcelona and even said he'd be the GOAT at 16.

The best ronaldo by anyone who truly understands football

Makes no sense u understand all about football and dont check on Brazil. Brazil is the football country. Or football is Brazil. Is like watching Patriots, but without Tom Brady hahaha. Please Luck! good reaction as always.

As a Brasilian, we consider Ronaldo is the most complete player that has ever lived!

He is definitely one of the best dribblers in the world. However, I have never seen a dribbler as good as Messi. I simply never seen one man go through almost an entire team as often as he did in his career. Ronaldo was a beast as he was built like a linebacker with the speed of a track athlete, kind of like Hershel Walker, except much more shifty!

I could definitely can roll with the Netherlands. They have a pretty expansive history of football, especially since the 70s. Even though I didn't follow football as much back then, I vaguely remember Johan Cruyff.

R9 il calciatore più stratosferico di tutti i tempi!!!

The fact he's one of the biggest what ifs in football history and still considered the best striker of all time says a lot about how good he was

That's my GOAT right there.One and only O FENOMENO

He's arguably the most GIFTED soccer player ever, injuries cut his prime short. Still my favorite player of all time, Messi is my GOAT cause longevity counts but I love watching R9.

Ronaldo's biggest asset is probably what caused his injuries, he's not only really fast but his ability to accelerate is otherworldly, he had a thyroid issue so he started putting on weight on his early 20s, his knees just couldn't keep up with it.

Greatest player of all time.. and nothing anyone says will ever change my mind

this is the player that make me fall in love with the sport, watching him play is one of my earliest memories

Ronaldo 95-98 was unbelievable. Such a shame he got his injuries

You have no Idea how insanely good this guy was before his Injuries. He was putting CR and Messi stats as a teen during an era where there was little to no star protection. If it wasn't for the career ending injuries I honestly believe he would have been the ultimate goat. He got a ruptured knee ligament at age 21 when he already had 2 best player in the world awards and was a world champion. Came back in 6 months and got another, even worse injury who sidelined him for 18 months. Doctors said he would be barely able to walk. Comes back for the world cup and instantly is the best player on earth again despite being a 60% of what he was. He did all that while playing in 4 diferent leagues and being a monster in all of those situations. Unlike some other players that will remain nameless.

Its mind blowing how he’s one of the greatest players ever yet he could’ve been greater, if it weren’t for injuries. Also, I think you should do the Mexican League! It’s not like the leagues in Europe, it has playoffs and its cut up into 2 mini seasons

You should do Norway! Haaland, Ødegaard, Bodø/Glimt, and the national team against Brazil etc

Part of why it seems like he "knows what they're going to do" is because he does. In fact, he's most often manipulating them into doing exactly what he wants them to. Maradona himself said it, "Football is a game of deceit." Top level defenders are incredibly smart. If you telegraph your movements they'll read you like a book. To even stand a chance of getting past them, you have to be capable of deceiving them first. The magic of the world's best dribblers is not that they are able to react to their opponents quicker, it's that they're able to trick their opponent, through subtle body feints and movements, into reacting first. At top speed, most of it is instinct, but it's intentional. They make you think you have a chance to swipe it, then boom, the second you fall for the trap they're past you. There's an insane level of bluffs and feints required at that level to even make basic passes, otherwise the other team will easily read and intercept it. It's kinda crazy once you really understand it. But that is the game, the incredibly subtle, beautiful art of deception. And Ronaldo, of course, was one of the maestros.

The Netherlands are not a bad idea. For a country as relatively small as them they have been pretty consistent is producing world class talent for decades, and my personal favourite player of all time, Johan Cruijff, is from there.

This is not his best video, but on top of being a complete "football monster" at the time (in a good way), if not for his injuries, he would've definitely been the unanimous GOAT today!

That clip for inter vs 4/5 Ajax or Arsenal(red & white jerseys) defenders alone on an island by the top of the box gets me every fn time. Shame he’s remembered less than the agate Ronaldo

I think Germany would be really good place to go next. They have some of the best players to ever do it: Matthäus, Beckenbauer, Gerd and Thomas Müller and probably over the years the biggest pool of extrodinary keepers like Sepp Maier, Kahn and espacially Neuer who revelutionised the goalkeeper game. And besides all of those greats and 4 WC Trophies, they probably have the most intristing understanding of fandom in Europes top leagues. Espacially the 50+1 rule is a must know for every football enthusiast, because their fanculture in the stadiums is unarguably the biggest in the top 5 leagues cause of that. There being a fan of a club means much more. That would also bring you a bit more into the "politics" side of football and whether Investors are a threat to the purity of "the beautiful game".

Most of the top Brazilians had that Btazilian flair . React to Ronaldinio he is the ultmaite skillful and excitng player.

The obvious choice is Spain, but I'll through in a curveball and suggest Scotland. Highest % of population attending matches in Europe, the biggest and most passionate rivalry in the world, and SO much history!

React to Juninho Pernambucano. He was insane at free kicks. And also Rogerio Ceni, the goalkeeper with the most goals in the history of the footaball, by a mile. Both brazilians and with insane free kicks.

Yeap, R9 was ridiculous. I've started watching football back in the 00s. Actually 2001 or something, and the only league that I could watch was Serie A. I was 6-7 years old and have been playing football for a few years already. I immediately liked Juventus at that time, and managed to watch a few games with Zidane(alongside with Del Piero, Nedved, Edgar Davids, Buffon came there later) before he left for Real Madrid. And everyone was talking about Ronaldo and his two subsequent injuries and how unplayable he was. The TV channel played some of his highlights. Damn those injuries.

It would be interesting to react to the R10 vs R9 skills battles video.

It looks like he knows what they're going to do, but in actuality what's happening is he's making them to do what he wants them to do with his body shape. He's using extremely quick, almost insusceptible, body movements to entice defenders in and as soon as they commit he has the quickness of feet to drag the ball past them. He also had an incredible awareness of momentum, meaning he knew if he was able to get a defender chasing him at a certain pace there's no way they would be able to recover if he was able to take the ball in a different direction. He was a monster.

R9 was incredibly talented, but also so strong and so fast if not for his injuries I think he mightve been able to be the goat. You should react to "exactly how good was Ronaldo" by Raymar Football. Btw Messi himself has said R9 was the best striker he ever saw.

If you're talking about players, then I'd like to see you react to Brazil or Argentina - but if you're talking about leagues, then Spain, Germany or the Netherlands are the best that you haven't already covered.

You need to URGENTLY react to ronaldinho

he was nicknamed the phenomeno as phenomenon ( Ronaldo the phenomeno)

Messi might be a GOAT, but Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima was the greatest talent of football have ever born.

Do Brazil and react to Futebol Nacional videos! It’s the best channel on Brazilian football

France has great talents 💥

The real Ronaldo!

"Many players can use the elastico from a standstill, or if the ball is moving only slowly. Ronaldo (Fenomeno) is the only man who uses the elastico at full speed, and in combination with other skills." - - Zinedine Zidane

GOAT in my book

R9 was like Halland, if Halland had skills like Ronaldinho...injuries, early sickness, and fame, ruined him, because if not for those things...he would probably be now considered the GOAT. And i am not the only one saying this...every professional player that ever played with him or against him said that he was something out of this world... Nesta, (one of the best defender of all time) that played against both Messi and CR7, said that R9 was the only player he was scared to defend against. Country to follow for May?.....i am not sure, since based on the month of April, when you say "country to focus on" you actually mean the players from that country, and not the country's league/clubs (since i don't think you actually looked at any italian clubs at all) i would then probably say..... Brazil, or France.

Two very intriguing countries with decent leagues are Scotland and Austria. So each division is only like 12-14 teams so each team plays each other twice one home one away like normal, then the league splits in half. And the top half plays only the other top teams 1 home 1 away for the title. And the bottom half get to fight each other for relegation or staying in the top flight. ❤

You should react to Raymar video talking about this legend’s story.. this guy is more than just dribbling

Honestly you could keep it going with Brazil or Argentina. Both countries have extensive history and elite players that have dominated the game since the first World Cup.

R9 was amazing.

Watch george best at his brilliant best, football from the 1960s and 1070s greatest natural footballer ever, trouble is in them days defenders were merciless and chopped you down like a scythe in this day and age he would be protected also look at george best dribbling skills in the USA! PHENOMENAL,also there wasnt that much film footage so you only saw some matches recorded, now you can see all games!

He is not reacting, he makes the defenders react so he moves accordingly

when someone says soccer player and Ronaldo who comes to mind? he comes to mind first

A lot of ppl who comment on him never saw him at 16 when they said he was the new pele yes at 16 and top scorer in Brazilian lge