Kevin De Bruyne offered a thoughtful response. About Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi
Kevin De Bruyne, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a prominent midfielder for Manchester City, provided a straight forward explanation for his preference in playing alongside Ronaldo over Messi. De Bruyne, who has faced both players in club and international matches, expressed a preference for Ronaldo due to his perception of Ronaldo as a "typical striker." In his view, Messi's playing style overlaps with his own as a playmaker.