I'd have to challenge that Steve. Beckham had qualities unseen in your average footballer, and leadership skills second to none. His all round package was quite superb, and that for me made him the best acquisition for any club. You can look at players like Messi etc, and admire their silky skills, but they don't have what Beckham had in many departments. I don't think you can judge players just in one area. Ronaldo was superb, but had zero sportsmanship, zero leadership, zero defensive skills etc etc. Beckham was probably the greatest passer of the ball, and the greatest dead ball specialist the world has seen. For me, when the total package brought to the table is considered, Beckham was the best.