I recall an interview given with General von Rundstedt of the German Army after the WWII.
In response to a question “Who do you think is the best General in the WWII?”.
His answer: General George Patton, Jr. He is the very best Battlefield Commander!
Of course von Rundstedt would name Patton: Patton personally defeated him.
He would naturally think that if he had been beaten, it was only because he had been beaten by the very best there was.