Portuguese defender Jose Fonte claimed that the superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo is comparable to the LeBron James basketball legend for their similar career paths. The Ex-Premier League Center called his countryman “the best to do so” and considered the “inspiration” for athletes, similar to James.
Although a lot of questions about the vapor ability to continue delivering at the highest level are asked, both Ronaldo and James remained like fine wine. The American icon and Portuguese legend turned 40 in December 2024 and February 2025 and continued to silence critics with their incredible game.
Jacob He scored 24.1 points on average, 7.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists in 45 NBA games for Los Angeles Lakers this season, and only four games were missing. On the other hand, Ronaldo scored 23 goals and four assists in 25 appearances for the Saudi Pro League Alsr This season, the average contribution of naked every 96 minutes.
Comparing two legendary athletes in a recent interview BoysesportsFonte said (by target):
“You can see him at boxing events and events of UFC, trying to be involved in many things and I think he loves his life there (in Saudi Arabia). He appears, still achieves goals, there are talks about a new contract.
In a recent interview for La SextaRonaldo hinted at continuing his career for a few more years, claiming that he was still very good. ‘ In the same interview, however, he said he lives ‘in the present’ and does not think about his long -term plans. Said (by the goal):
“I could leave the sport today and I would not regret anything, but it would be a shame because I am still very good, still making a difference. I would leave myself to say,” I can still make a difference for another year or two, “so in the present very I live and I can’t think of in the long run. “
“He will achieve this” – Jose Fonte claims about Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential record
Former Premier League defender Jose Fonte supported the legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo break the 1000 goals tag before withdraws from professional football. The 41-year-old said he would be “very surprised” if his compatriot did not surpass the record easily, claiming he still had “hunger” for goals.
With a whopping 923 goals and 257 assists in 1261 career appearances, formerReal Madrid Forest is approaching Chili’s goals for the club and the country. At his current rate of goals, it is predicted that he could reach an incredible turning point shortly after he turned 42 in the 2026-27 campaign.
In an interview with Boyersesports, Fonte, who is now playing for Casa Pia in Portuguese top flight, said (via naked):
“Cristiano will break the barrier of 1000 goals. Once he will get the idea in his head, he will achieve it. He achieved so much that he started to score, and I would be very surprised if he did not score at least 1000 goals and even surpass.
Next Ronaldo will be in action against Al-Fayha on Saudi Pro League on Friday (February 7th).
Edited by Parag Jain
