Mario Balotelli accepts he has a similar quality and expertise level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, yet concedes he couldn't measure up to the genius pair because of all they have accomplished in the game.
Messi and Ronaldo are perceived as two of the best players ever, and between them have something like 12 Ballon d'Or wins, as well as handfuls and many club prizes.
Balotelli, however perceived as a dissident player on his day, never truly arrived at his true capacity as a footballer, with off-the-field tricks and reactions over his demeanor never excessively far away from the Italian striker.
He accepts that, as far as quality at any rate, he was on par with Messi and Ronaldo.
"I'm not desirous. In any case, I am 100% certain that my quality is similar level as these individuals, yet I… I botched a few opportunities, you know? It occurs," he told the Athletic.
What's more these days, I can't say I'm on par with Ronaldo, in light of the fact that Ronaldo won what number of brilliant balls (Ballons d'Or)? Five? You can't contrast yourself with Messi and Ronaldo, no one can.
"However, in the event that we're discussing just quality, football quality, I don't have anything to be envious of them, truth be told."
Laments over Man City flight
Balotelli delighted in probably the best spell of his profession while at Manchester City in the Premier League.
He is as yet commended by a City fans because of the part he played in the club's very first Premier League triumph, as it was his pass to Sergio Aguero on the last day of the period against Queens Park Rangers which prompted one of the most renowned crossroads in football history.
Things finished on an unpleasant vibe for Balotelli at City, however, as he at first took the trub to a council in the wake of being fined for a poor disciplinary record.
He in the long run dropped the council, however he would leave in January of 2012 for Milan.
The man himself lets it out was an error to leave City.
"I feel that was my greatest mix-up, to leave City," he proceeded.
"Indeed, even in the year when I left, I played very well in Milan for eighteen months, yet from that point forward, I had a few issues. Also now that I'm more established, I realize that I shouldn't have left City around then.
"Such a long time seeing City improving, improving and moving along. I might have been here like Sergio Aguero for quite a while.
"Assuming that I had my mentality now, when I was at City, most likely one brilliant ball (Ballon d'Or) I might have won, I'm certain. Be that as it may, you know, when you grow up, you mature more."
After City, Balotelli proceeded to play for Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille, Brescia Monza and presently Adana Demirspor in Turkey.
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