Kevin De Bruyne, the masterful midfielder for Manchester City, recently silenced critics of Cristiano Ronaldo without saying a word.
It was all based on a tweet from the well-known X account “Out of Context Football.” A screenshot of Kevin De Bruyne’s X profile showing that he had ‘liked’ a specific tweet was included in the tweet.
According to the tweet in question, Cristiano Ronaldo has more assists than Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta despite being a goal scorer and forward throughout most of his career.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) September 30, 2023
Unsurprisingly, fans of both Ronaldo and De Bruyne took notice of this seemingly innocuous “like” on X.
One fan commented, “He knows the real GOAT,” emphasizing the belief that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the tag of the “Greatest of All Time” in soccer.
Another fan simply stated, “Class recognizes class,” highlighting the mutual respect and admiration between two exceptional players, De Bruyne and Ronaldo.
Real recognize real 🐐
— Nicklas Bendtner (@RealBendtner) September 30, 2023
The tweet’s content made a fascinating comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi Hernandez, and Andres Iniesta. Although Xavi and Iniesta are well known for their skill in the middle of the pitch and ability to create plays.
However, Ronaldo’s assist total surpassed both of them. Ronaldo’s 242 assists demonstrated his versatility and showed that he is more than just a goal scorer; he can also help his teammates score goals.
To put the numbers into perspective, Xavi Hernandez has made 237 assists throughout his illustrious career, which is an impressive accomplishment in and of itself. Andres Iniesta, a second master of the midfield, recorded 192 assists.
While we cannot overstate Xavi and Iniesta’s contributions to the game, Ronaldo is a soccer phenomenon in his own right because of his ability to score goals and set them up.
Kevin de Bruyne reigns supreme as the highest-paid player in the Premier League
Kevin De Bruyne currently holds the title of being the earning player, in the Premier League. Known for his abilities as a playmaker this talented Belgian soccer star brings home a weekly salary of around $485,000.
There’s no doubt that De Bruyne is considered one of the all-time playmakers in Premier League history and he has solidified his position as a player on the field.
1) Kevin De Bruyne signed a 5 year / £104,000,000 contract with the Manchester City F.C., including an annual average salary of £20,800,000. In 2023, De Bruyne will earn a base salary of £20,800,000, while carrying a cap hit of £20,800,000. pic.twitter.com/w849SdPFQB
— 2mise💎 (@Ade_regime) September 30, 2023
Since joining Manchester City from Wolfsburg in 2015 De Bruyne has been a component of the team’s success. He has showcased his skills in 358 games providing 153 assists across competitions while also scoring an impressive tally of 96 goals. His reliability and creativity have made him an indispensable member of the squad.
Another prominent star at Manchester City, Erling Haaland closely follows Kevin De Bruyne as the earner in the Premier League. Haaland reportedly earns a wage of $455,000.
Taking up a place on the list are Mohamed Salah and Casemiro both commanding substantial weekly wages, from their respective clubs amounting to approximately $425,000.
