Fabio Capello: “Ronaldo Nazario, the best player I have ever coached.”

Fabio Capello, former England manager, delivered a striking account about one of the greatest talents he has encountered on the touchline. For the Italian coach, there is no doubt: Ronaldo Nazário remains the best player he has ever managed in his career.

The two men collaborated at Real Madrid, where the Italian coach could closely grasp the magnitude of the Brazilian’s genius, who has been retired from the pitch for several years. In an interview given to Marca, relayed by MadridXtra, Capello spoke frankly about this contrasted period.

“The best footballer I’ve coached is Ronaldo, the Brazilian,” he stated. “He loved life, perhaps a bit too much at times, and didn’t really like losing weight. That’s why I ended up pushing him out of Real Madrid.”

Despite this tense episode, admiration remains intact. “If you ask me who the best player I’ve known is, it’s him, without the slightest hesitation, and by a long shot.” Capello concluded, underscoring the extraordinary talent of a striker who has left his mark on the history of world football.