Messi and Ronaldo are regarded as the two greatest players of all time, but Hradecky believes they are not as good as a particular Super Eagles star.
Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky has picked his club teammate Victor Boniface ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Hradecky picks Boniface ahead of Messi and Ronaldo
Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as the two greatest players of all time, with multiple team and individual titles between them.
But while they are seen as the best of their generation, Hradecky insists he would pick Boniface ahead of the two right now.
16:54 - 27.09.2023
Boniface or Kane: Who has had the better Bundesliga start?
The Nigerian and Englishman have taken the German topflight by storm, with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich excitingly neck and neck going into gameweek six.
The Finland goalkeeper joked about this when asked to choose between Ronaldo and Messi in a question and answer segment with Bayer Leverkusen kids.
When asked to choose between the two biggest stars in football right now, Hradecky said Victor Boniface.
Boniface takes Germany by storm
Although he appears to be joking, Boniface has been a revelation in Germany since joining Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.
The Super Eagles star joined Bayer Leverkusen from Union SG on a five-year deal for €20.50m in the summer.
Boniface has taken to his new surroundings like a duck to water. The 22-year-old has scored nine goals and set up another three in ten matches for Xabi Alonso’s men.
13:52 - 29.09.2023
Report: Pep Guardiola targets red-hot Super Eagles star Victor Boniface to rival Haaland at Man City
According to reports, Manchester City are looking to sign Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface.
The Nigerian striker has seven goals in the Bundesliga already this season and another two assists in seven matches.
His form earned him a first call-up to the Super Eagles team, making his debut in the win over Sao Tome and Principe last month.
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