Real Madrid doctor said Cristiano Ronaldo was NOT the greatest athlete he worked with and named teammate instead

A former doctor who worked alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid has admitted that the striler was not the greatest athlete that he has ever worked with.

Despite playing at a senior level for 22 years, Ronaldo is still at the top of his game as he continues to impress while competing for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

The five time Ballon d'Or winner has stayed committed to maintaining a high level of fitness throughout his storied career, including during the Covid-19 lockdown when he turned up to Juventus training four hours early.

Ronaldo's obsession with fitness extends to all part of his life, as the man himself has admitted that he gets annoyed when he sees his son eating crisps and drinking soft drinks - leading to his memorable reaction to the drink's placement during a press conference at Euro 2020.

But despite his admirable workout routines, Jesus Olmo, who worked closely with the player at Real Madrid, believes Gareth Bale is a more complete athlete.

"Possibly the best athlete I've seen is Gareth Bale," Olmo told Spanish outlet Ideal in 2020.

"He's a natural athlete capable of excelling at practically any sport. He has unusual genetics and athletic ability, and I would say technical ability as well.

"He's the one who impressed me most in all aspects, although there is then performance, which comes about from different circumstances."

Gareth Bale made over 250 appearances for Real Madrid. (Image: Getty)

Indeed, Bale's pace, raw strength and physical capabilities were no secret, with the former Tottenham and Real Madrid winger well renowned for terrorising defences and scoring all types of goals.

However, the Welsh wizard hung up his boots in January 2023 at the age of 33 in order to try his luck at a new career in golf.

Despite receiving an offer to join Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham, Bale has no plans to return to football.

Speaking ahead of Ronaldo's historic return to Manchester United in 2021, Bale was full of praise for his ex teammate, stating: "He's done everything there in football. His goalscoring ability is matched by no-one else. [I am] excited to [see] it, like everyone else."