Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha has identified John Obi Mikel, former Super Eagles midfielder as the most skillful player in football history.
Obi’s career preface
Mikel Obi’s fame first gained a widespread ascendancy, during the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup where his composure and creativity earned him the Silver Ball, second only to Lionel Messi, as he led Nigeria to the final.
He has a well decorated 11-year career at Chelsea, where he won various titles including two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, and the Europa League.
Again, the Obi One Podcast host was a key figure for the Super Eagles, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and securing an Olympic bronze medal in 2016.
Carlos praises Mikel Obi
Former Brazilian international RobertonCarlos praised the Mikel Obi as an exceptionally intelligent midfielder whose technical prowess was often overlooked during his career.
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The former Real Madrid, and iconic left-back made the statement while appearing on “The Obi One” podcast, where he was tasked with constructing his ideal footballer by combining attributes from various stars of the game.
When the 52-year old Brazilian was asked to assemble his perfect player, he first of all chose Kylian Mbappé for pace, Vinícius Júnior for finishing, and David Beckham for crossing ability.
The Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, also selected Cristiano Ronaldo’s first touch, Dunga’s leadership, and Ronaldo Nazário’s strength.
For the crucial attribute of skill, however, he unexpectedly named Mikel, highlighting his skills as a footballer.
