Originally Posted by crappycraperson

No way he is better than Giggs or Figo. Most did not even know his name before that CL final season, during which he deservedly won the player of the year award. Not saying he was crap before that, was just one of many good players around; that season and one after that elevated him a level or two. He was never as good a dribbler as Giggs or Figo. Better finisher than Giggs but does not have the number to show it. He cut in and got into central positions much more than Giggs but their goal ratios are similar.