Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has weighed in on the David Beckham vs. Gareth Bale debate.
Ferdinand broke down who was the better player between the former United star and Bale, who currently plies his MLS trade with Los Angeles Football Club.
Bale enjoyed a stellar career in Spain with Madrid, where he cemented his name as one of the best players of his generation.
The Welshman won five Champions League, three La Liga titles and one Copa del Rey during his tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu.
After a loan spell at Tottenham, Bale returned to Madrid before moving to LAFC.
Beckham achieved superstar status while at Old Trafford, where he also enjoyed a trophy-laden spell.
The Englishman won six Premier League titles, one Champions League and two FA Cups.
Beckham also won league titles abroad with Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain.
Ferdinand said of the comparison between the two British players: “In terms of career, trophies, Gareth Bale, 100 per cent. No doubt about it”.
“Who is the better player? In terms of…again, Gareth Bale in big moments produced big moments to win big trophies.”
“But then you look at Becks, what he did in [Manchester United’s] triple season and arguably one of the best players at the time.”
Ferdinand reaffirmed that Bale is the best British player to go abroad and succeed, highlighting the 33-year-old’s performances in the big moments and games that defined his career.
Ferdinand added that unlike Bale, his former United teammate did not and failed to reach the same heights as the Welshman.
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