Why Mikel Obi's response to the Ronaldo vs Messi GOAT debate is 100% correct

Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi went on the Rio Ferdinand podcast recently and had his say on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

This is a debate that has raged on for more than a decade. For some, it is a matter of preference, while for others, the eye test and the facts, should be enough to determine who the greatest is.

Mikel Obi explained his choice by saying:

"I’m a Messi fan. When we played against Manchester United when Cristiano was there we knew Ash (Ashley Cole) would deal with him.

He is capable of dealing with him. I know the comparison is there but because I've played against both, and I don't see the comparison.

"I just think Messi is from a different planet, he is really that good."

Having played against both, Mikel knows firsthand the unique brilliance Messi brings to the game.

The Argentine's exceptional dribbling skills, vision, and goal-scoring ability make him a nightmare to defend against.

No one in football history has been able to score, create, and excite at an equal level, and it is unlikely that we will see another player like him in this lifetime.

When the dust settles, Messi will undoubtedly be remembered as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT).

Mikel Obi's personal experience and expert opinion only reinforce what many already know: Messi is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, and his World Cup win in Qatar last year was the crowning achievement of a glittering career.