Not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Buffon shocks with his pick for the greatest of all time

Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon surprised the soccer world by leaving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of his pick for the greatest player he ever faced.

One of the greatest debates in world soccer revolves around a timeless question: Who is the best player of all time? For most fans, the answer usually comes down to Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The two legends have defined modern soccer, amassing records, trophies, and moments that shaped an era.

But not everyone agrees.