Well, here's what Pele has to say to that idea:
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...423127&cc=5901
In a wide-ranging interview, Pele said: 'To mention him as one of the best players in the world is very soon... We have Kaka, who plays very well, too...
'Four or five years ago, we had Ronaldinho in good shape. We have to wait a little bit. Let's see, in one or two more years, if they keep at the same level.'
He's been very, very good this season for sure. I'd give him player of the year in the Prem, but I agree he needs to maintain that level for a while before hanging a big tag on him.