“He comes from another planet,” Jay-Jay Okocha decides between Messi and Ronaldo.

The debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is definitely never over. Invited to the podcast ObiOne, Jay-Jay Okocha was asked to choose between the two legends of world football. The former Nigerian international didn’t take long to decide: his choice is Messi. For Okocha, the Argentine number 10 has a special dimension, almost unmatched. “Messi, for me. Ronaldo is special, but he is a scorer like Haaland,” explained the former Bolton Wanderers player. The Nigerian goes even further when he mentions the natural talent of the Argentine player. “Messi is from another planet. He was born to play football. I think Messi would get sick if he didn’t play football,” he stated.

Despite his preference for Messi, Okocha does not take away anything from the merit of Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers an exceptional player and a formidable finisher. The two men have marked their era and engaged in an unprecedented struggle for individual supremacy for over a decade. Together, Messi and Ronaldo have won thirteen Ballon d’Or awards and accumulated records, titles, and individual honors. A rivalry that continues to divide observers, even after the end of their duel at the top of European football. For Jay-Jay Okocha, however, the verdict is clear: Lionel Messi remains the more talented player of the two.