The Selecao legend feels a lack of success on the international stage counts against the Barcelona captain when it comes to selecting the best ever
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is almost at the level of Diego Maradona but Pele is the greatest of all time, according to Brazil legend Zico.
Messi is enjoying another wonderful season, having scored 15 times in as many games for the Catalan club in La Liga.
He is well on course to surpassing 30 goals in a single league season for an eighth time, while Barca are favourites to win the title and likely to be among the Champions League frontrunners.