Pure perfection Ronaldo was shaped at Man Utd, not Real Madrid, says Michael Owen

Cristiano Ronaldo has developed into the "perfect" player at Real Madrid, Michael Owen says, but he has Manchester United to thank for it instead of the Spanish side. The Portugal international has claimed four Ballons d'Or in his career, three of which have come during his time at Madrid.

After winning his second Liga title since arriving in 2009, he can lift his third Champions League crown with the club and fourth overall, having won it with United, when they take on Juventus in next week's final. The 32-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best players the game has ever seen, and ex-Madrid and United forward Owen feels Sir Alex Ferguson had a big role in his development during their six years together at Old Trafford.