If you consider Ronaldo and Messi wingers, peak Hazard (at Chelsea) was third best, behind them also in their prime. That’s not a delusional take. That’s why Real paid an absolute ransom for Hazard. So maybe that’s where your friend is going with this? Comparing players outside of their position usually means you don’t watch football.

Also, I don’t know what Bale some of these people in the comments were watching at Real? He scored a few brilliant goals in major fixtures but his inconsistency was as legendary as his golf retreats.