Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed that Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro is the most difficult defender he has ever faced in his career.
Speaking in an interview on TV3, the iconic Ghanaian striker recalled naming Cannavaro as his toughest opponent during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the same year the Italian defender went on to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or.
“Cannavaro is the best defender I have ever played against. Somebody asked me this same question in 2006 during the World Cup; it was that same year he went on to win the Ballon d’or,” Asamoah Gyan shared during the interview.
Asamoah Gyan who has faced several top defenders throughout his career said Cannavaro’s intelligence, timing, and positioning made him stand out as a formidable opponent on the pitch.
When asked about a football club he wished he had played for during his active years, he mentioned Manchester United.
Although he played in top leagues across Europe and Asia, he admitted a move to Old Trafford would have been a dream come true.
Fabio Cannavaro captained Italy to World Cup glory in 2006. He remains one of the greatest defenders in football history.
In 2006, he was crowned the FIFA World Player of the Year and became one of the very few defenders to ever win the Ballon d’or.
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