Mane Praises Ronaldo: A Perfect Athlete in Every Sense

33-year-old Al-Nassr player **Sadio Mane** shared his thoughts on Portugal’s national team forward and his teammate, **[Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.transfermarkt.com/cristiano-ronaldo/profil/spieler/8198)**.

«Even before I met him in person, I used to watch his games on TV and read about him—his professionalism, mentality, and incredible seriousness really stood out. And I witnessed all of that when I arrived here and finally met him. He’s phenomenal, working diligently every single day and still eager to win and give his best, even at the age of 40. He’s the epitome of an athlete in every sense,» Mane stated on the [YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents](https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCPAiS32go3-GwTO0kmlVX7g).

So far this season, Ronaldo has played 11 matches for the club across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing two assists.