Man Utd legend Evra has revealed how Ronaldo stated he needed to win "at least five" in the immediate aftermath of his win.
Speaking on Sky Sports Monday Night Football, Evra was asked if he was surprised by the career Ronaldo has had.
"I'm not," he declared.
"I remember when we were talking with Cristiano when he won his first Ballon d'Or, he talked to me and said 'I have to win at least five', and that's what he did, so I'm not surprised.
"Ronaldo is the most professional player I ever played with. He was the one that if we had training at 10, he would be there at 8.
"He was the last to leave the training ground, practicing his skill.
"That's why, when we compare him to Messi, I always choose Cristiano and people say it's just because he's my friend.
"I just think Messi, it's just a gift, it's talent. God said, 'go on, go and play with those kids'.
"But Cristiano worked so hard. He's a machine.
"He doesn't want to lose anything. He even wants to be the most beautiful guy, he wants to be the one that is dressing the best.
He also recalled an amusing tale which highlighted Ronaldo's competitiveness and drive.
"I tell this story about the table tennis table and Rio Ferdinand," he said.
"They played on this table tennis table, and Rio Ferdinand beat Cristiano.
"Everyone was laughing, so two weeks later, Cristiano brought a table tennis table and said 'I will get my revenge'.
"Everyone said, 'come on, Cristiano, don't embarrass yourself, you lost last time', but he practiced, he played and he beat Rio Ferdinand."