Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has caused a stir by claiming that Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was a superior striker to his former teammate Wayne Rooney. In a recent interview, Berbatov also made some surprising selections, choosing Marco van Basten over Ronaldo and crowning 'R9' as the best striker overall.
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has sparked debate by asserting that Chelsea legend Didier Drogba surpasses his former teammate Wayne Rooney in terms of overall striking prowess. In a recent interview with Goal, Berbatov engaged in a comparative analysis of several prominent strikers from his playing era.
As reported by TBR Football, the Bulgarian forward, who himself claimed the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2010-11 season and was widely lauded for his technical brilliance, made some intriguing selections. During his time at Manchester United from 2008 to 2012 under the tutelage of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Berbatov shared the attacking responsibilities with the likes of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, and others. However, when confronted with the choice between Rooney and Drogba, Berbatov firmly declared that the Ivorian icon was the superior striker. This stance was further solidified during a rapid-fire segment where Berbatov also favored Dutch legend Marco van Basten over Ronaldo, ultimately crowning former Brazilian superstar Ronaldo (commonly known as 'R9') as the greatest striker among the names under consideration.Berbatov and Rooney's partnership at Manchester United yielded a remarkable 99 appearances together, punctuated by 12 combined goal contributions. During their shared tenure, they achieved considerable success, lifting six trophies, including two Premier League titles. Rooney, widely revered as one of the Premier League's greatest players, amassed an impressive 559 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 253 goals and providing 138 assists. Drogba, on the other hand, left an indelible mark on Chelsea with 381 appearances, contributing 164 goals and 78 assists while securing 14 trophies
DIMITAR BERBATOV DIDIER DROGBA WAYNE ROONEY CRISTIANO RONALDO MARCO VAN BASTEN
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