Ola Aina, the talented Super Eagles defender, recently revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Manchester United forward, was the toughest opponent he faced in his professional football journey.
Among the top players he has had the privilege to share the field with, Aina singled out Eden Hazard, the former Chelsea star, as the best.
This insight came during a lively question-and-answer session on Instagram.
Reflecting on his encounters, Aina confidently declared Ronaldo as the toughest adversary he has encountered. His battles with the Portuguese superstar occurred during his stint at Torino.
When it came to selecting the standout player he has ever played alongside, Aina was quick to acknowledge Hazard, whom he had the pleasure of teaming up with during their time at Chelsea.