‘Pique has a cool beard but he’s bang average’ – Ramos is world’s best centre-half, says ex-Real Madrid star Ruggeri

The former Blancos defender is not convinced that a World Cup winner on the books at Camp Nou would be such a star if he played elsewhere

Gerard Pique may have a “cool beard” but the Barcelona defender is still “bang average”, according to former Real Madrid defender Oscar Ruggeri, with Sergio Ramos considered to be the best centre-half on the planet.

A prominent figure at Camp Nou has risen to the top of the global game during his time in Catalunya.

Pique left his homeland and linked up with Manchester United in 2004, with four years spent in England before returning to his roots.