Brad Friedel has claimed that his former Tottenham teammate Gareth Bale has left a fantastic legacy in football, one that is 'just below' the standards of superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi and Ronaldo have a record twelve Ballon d'Or's between them, so to even be considered amongst them as a great of the game is impressive. Although Bale hasn't been able to win the prestigious award himself, he's regarded as one of the greatest wingers of his generation and one of the best Welsh players of all time.
With three La Liga titles, five Champions League wins and three Club World Cup victories to his name, Bale is one of the most coveted British footballers to date. Friedel thinks that's enough to solidify his place amongst the all-time greats.
