Former Blackstars and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has named ex-Manchester United player Paul Scholes as the best opponent he faced during his playing career.
The Ghanaian enjoyed a long spell at Stamford Bridge and ended up becoming a fan favourite at the club before eventually departing the club.
Essien, who played with some of the world’s best players during his time in Europe says Scholes stands out as the best player he competed against.
“But I always say Paul Scholes is one of the players that was quite tough.”
Despite playing alongside some of the world’s talented players at Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan, Essien also settled on Frank Lampard as the best player he played with.
“Everybody is my teammate. I love all my teammates,” he added.
“It’s hard to choose but I would go for Frank Lampard. Being a midfielder that scores a lot of goals. To keep doing it every season is quite amazing.
“People know my connection with Jose Mourinho so yeah [he’s the best manager I have had].”
