Casemiro praises Gareth Bale as Real Madrid's most complete player over Ronaldo

Casemiro ranks Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest he’s played with but calls Gareth Bale the most complete footballer.

Casemiro's Real Madrid legacy Casemiro, a former Real Madrid midfielder now at Manchester United, spent nine outstanding years at the Spanish club before departing in 2022. During his time at Real, he won five Champions League titles alongside three Club World Cups, three La Liga crowns, a Copa del Rey, three Spanish Super Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups. He has since added an FA Cup and an EFL Cup to his trophy cabinet with Manchester United. The Brazilian international also represented his country at two FIFA World Cups. ## Ronaldo and Bale comparison Casemiro, aged 34, has played with world-class talent throughout his career, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. While he credits Ronaldo as the finest player he has ever shared a pitch with, he singles out Bale as the most complete footballer he has ever lined up alongside. Casemiro shared his thoughts on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, offering a detailed comparison of the two legends. ## Bale's all-around excellence According to Casemiro, Ronaldo consistently delivers at least 15 goals per season, but Bale’s game transcends pure scoring. He described Bale as someone who attacks, defends, wins headers, and finds the net. In Casemiro’s view, Bale’s influence is multifaceted, making him the ultimate well-rounded performer. He praised Bale’s speed, power, and overall quality. ## Bale's impact on the field Casemiro went further, calling Bale’s abilities 'unbelievable' and highlighting the Welshman’s ability to dominate in every facet of the game. He stressed that Bale’s performance is consistently top-tier in every situation. The Brazilian midfielder described Bale as both extremely fast and physically dominant, reinforcing his admiration for the player’s complete skill set. ## Shared Real Madrid history Both Bale and Casemiro wore the Real Madrid shirt between 2013 and 2022, forming a key part of the club’s success during that era. The Wales men’s national team legend and the Brazilian star shared a dressing room and contributed to the club’s dominance in European football. Their partnership helped shape one of the most decorated periods in Real Madrid’s history.