For the sake of matching Messi's output, Cristiano has to alter his playing style a bit. First his dribbling, which becomes more and more efficient. He didn't do those crazy step overs anymore, instead he opted for more modest, effective approach. As he's becoming an established LWF during this era, his blue print of playing becomes more focused on one thing, that is, cutting inside and shoot. He'll do it time and time again, it's becoming his main approach. He did this for one purpose, that is to match, or surpass, Messi's number. Yet he's only human. And for a human to try and compete with an alien, would be an uphill struggle. But we're not talking about an ordinary human in this case. Cristiano might just be the best version of human.
This is him in his physical peak. He's as fast as an Olympic sprinter, could jump as high as an Ace Spiker, has great stamina, strength, and agility for a man his size. He's a physical monster. This all complement his opportunistic approach, helps him to get dozens of chances every game, but unfortunately, during this period his mental side and decision making hasn't matured yet. He'll get frustrated when the outcome of the game didn't came up as he wants, and he would struggle to influence or making an impact in the most deciding game. As I've explained, his game plan revolves around one thing, cut inside to shoot. Hence, he's world class in aspects that can support that game plan. Those aspects were: high level of attack, speed, shooting, technique, and aggression. Plus great heading that's in line with his great jumping ability. All the other aspect like passing and free kicks, are more so an add-ons for his main qualities. All these "add-ons", can be pretty decent, but more so benefited from playing in an offensively creative teams, supported by the likes of Ozil, Benzema, Marcelo, and Di Maria. It's arguable that if it weren't for that supporting casts, those "add-ons" wouldn't be that great. Cristiano is more so a goal oriented player, he's not a winger or a striker, he just someone who's very focus to get in the end of things.
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