Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time
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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time

Tosin Abayomi 19:45 - 18.05.2025

Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has ignited a fiery debate in the football world.

In a viral post on social media, the Milwaukee Bucks forward talked about the best football players of all time.

Giannis ranks Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane and Henry

Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time
Giannis hinted to his first trip to Nigeria when he celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political commentator, and actor. Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time

Responding to a fan's question during an impromptu Q&A session, on X, Antetokounmpo named his picks for the greatest football players of all time.

The co-owner of Nashville SC named Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, and Thierry Henry on his list.

The post, which quickly gained traction, not only showcased Giannis’ deep admiration for the sport but also highlighted his broader engagement with football culture.

Earlier Giannis had praise for Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal.

Giannis ties to soccer are rooted in his Nigerian heritage—his late father, Charles Antetokounmpo, was a professional footballer in Nigeria.

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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time
Before the game, Giannis stated that he admires Messi for all he has accomplished in football. (Giannis/Instagram) Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo names Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane, and Henry as the Best Football Players of All Time

He has consistently expressed his love for the game despite his stellar basketball career.

His father’s influence played a pivotal role in shaping Giannis’ early interest in soccer, though he ultimately chose basketball, where he became a two-time NBA MVP and a global sports icon.

However, his passion for football has remained evident, from his ownership stake in Nashville SC to his vocal support for various football stars.

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Giannis has also shown his Ronaldo fandom in the past—back in August 2023, ahead of Nashville SC’s Leagues Cup final against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.

He delighted fans by performing Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration after scoring a long-distance shot.

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