Diogo Dalot builds his perfect player with elements from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

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Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot has taken attributes from both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi while naming his perfect footballer. Ronald and Messi are not only considered the two best players of the modern era but have also etched their names as all-time greats.

The two have created record after record over the years and remain top players even at the age of 39 and 36 respectively. They have both scored over 800 goals for club and country and have won 13 Ballon d’Ors between them absolutely dominating the game.

While being asked to build his perfect footballer, Diogo Dalot has taken elements from both greats. In a video posted by Goal Global, the Portugal international named Ronaldo and Messi for their right and left foot respectively.

The Manchester United full-back took Kylian Mbappe for his pace and Neymar for his skills. He picked former Wolves attacker Adama Traore for strength and Kevin De Bruyne for football IQ. Here is what Dalot said:

Left foot: Messi
Right foot: Cristiano Ronaldo
Speed: Kylian Mbappe
Strength: Adama Traore
Skills: I'll go for Neymar
Football IQ: (Kevin) De Bruyne

Ronaldo and Dalot were teammates at United during the former's second spell at Old Trafford between 2021 and 2022 and play together for Portugal. Dalot has been an important player for Manchester United this season having scored twice and produced three assists in 34 appearances across competitions.