Michael Essien, the former Ghana and Chelsea great, has named Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United and England midfielder, as the most difficult opponent he faced throughout his remarkable career.
Essien, who joined Chelsea from Olympique Marseille in 2005 and later represented AC Milan, regards Scholes as the player who offered the most difficult task on the pitch.
During his nine-year time with Chelsea, Essien won several significant championships, including the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Football League Cup, Community Shield, and Premier League.
Despite facing a slew of tough opponents, Essien has a soft spot for Scholes.
In an interview with Goal Africa, Essien expressed his respect, stating, “The best player I have ever faced, I mean I have faced a lot of good players in my career. I mean it’s difficult to tell.
“I faced the likes of Xavi, Iniesta and a lot of them and Steven Gerrard. But I always say Paul Scholes is one of the players that was quite tough.”
