A former doctor from Real Madrid acknowledged that Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t the most outstanding athlete he had treated.
Ronaldo presently competes for the Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr, and at 39 years old, he displays no indications of concluding his illustrious playing career.
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The Portuguese icon, who led in global league goal-scoring in 2023, continues to maintain optimal physical shape.
His dedication to fitness and health has been evident throughout his career, with numerous stories highlighting his diligence in training.
Notably, during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, Ronaldo arrived at a Juventus training session four hours ahead of schedule to complete fitness exercises.
In the subsequent year, he grabbed attention by pushing aside a Coca-Cola can positioned on his table during a Euro 2020 press briefing. Following that, he urged the crowded press room to opt for ‘water’ instead.
Nevertheless, Jesus Olmo, a former doctor at Real Madrid who closely collaborated with Ronaldo at the Bernabeu, holds the belief that one of the Portuguese legend’s former teammates was a more well-rounded athlete.
“Possibly the best athlete I’ve seen is Gareth Bale,” Olmo told Spanish outlet Ideal in 2020.
“He’s a natural athlete, capable of excelling at practically any sport. He has unusual genetics and athletic ability, and I would say technical ability as well.
“He’s the one who impressed me most in all aspects, although there is then performance, which comes about from different circumstances.”
Bale’s remarkable physical attributes, including his blazing speed and strength, were evident throughout his career, with the former Tottenham and Real Madrid winger frequently dismantling defenses.
The Welsh international ended his professional football career in January 2023 after the World Cup.
Now 34, he devotes more time to golf practice. His agent disclosed last year that he turned down an offer from League Two club Wrexham to come back to football, citing his diminished desire to return to the game.
