Former England coach Fabio Capello rates Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero ahead of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Aguero hit a stunning five goals for City in Saturday's win over Newcastle United.
Capello remarked: "One player is essential for the Citizens. He is Aguero, who of all those who have scored five goals in the one game lately (Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski), is definitely the best.
"He scores in every way.
"I believe that together with the central striker Luis Suarez, he is the stronger at the moment."