Granada defender Gaston Silva rates Luis Suarez on the same level as Barcelona teammate Leo Messi.

Silva - who, like Suarez, was born in the city of Salto - believes that the Barcelona striker deserves more recognition.

"He is at the same level as Messi and Ronaldo," the Granada defender said.

"He is one of the best forwards in the world and he deserves everything as a person and a player."

Suarez has scored 19 goals so far this season.