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Kleberson puts Wagner Love and Cristiano Ronaldo on the same level

Former Manchester United player Kleberson told Sport-Express that Wagner Love and Cristiano Ronaldo are equals, though Ronaldo's individual awards stand out.

Kleberson, who played for Manchester United from 2003 to 2005, has put Wagner Love and Cristiano Ronaldo "on the same level", while pointing to Ronaldo's individual awards. He was speaking to Sport-Express.

Asked who was better, he first said: "Wow, brother. That's a very difficult question. I think both had a great career." Pressed on whether they were level, he replied: "Yes, on the same level! But given Cristiano's individual awards, Ronaldo is very strong."

Love, registered as Vágner Silva de Souza, is a forward at Retrô FC Brasil. He joined in February 2026 and has yet to score for them. Ronaldo is 41 and was called up by Portugal on 19 September for four Nations League matches against Wales, Norway and Denmark. He remains the side's record scorer and caps leader.

The answer is a former team-mate's view of two long careers, and it may not go further than that. The comparison stays open for as long as Ronaldo keeps adding to his Portugal record.

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