Cristiano Ronaldo has named Chelsea legend Ashley Cole as the toughest defender he has faced in his career.
Cole was a left-back for Arsenal and Chelsea during Ronaldo’s time in England, and the two players had many battles against each other. Cristiano Ronaldo praised Cole for his pace, strength, and intelligence.
“Ashley Cole is the toughest defender I have faced in my career,” Ronaldo said in an interview with Coach magazine. “He was so quick, so strong, and so intelligent. He knew how to read the game and he knew how to position himself. He was always a difficult opponent.”
Cole retired from football in 2019, but he is still considered to be one of the best left-backs of all time. He won two Premier League titles with Arsenal and one with Chelsea, and he also won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012.
Ronaldo and Cole are two of the greatest players of their generation, and it is a testament to Cole’s ability that Ronaldo named him as the toughest defender he has faced.
Who is Ashley Cole?
Ashley Cole is a retired English professional footballer who played as a left-back. He is considered by many to be one of the best left-backs of all time.
Cole was born in Stepney, London, on December 20, 1980. He began his career at Arsenal, where he made his debut in 1999. He went on to win three Premier League titles and four FA Cups with the Gunners.
In 2006, Cole joined Chelsea in a controversial transfer. He went on to win another Premier League title, four FA Cups, the League Cup, and the Champions League with the Blues.
Cole also had a successful international career, winning 77 caps for England. He was part of the England squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, as well as the semi-finals of Euro 2004.
Cole retired from football in 2019. He is now a coach at Everton.
Cole is a highly decorated player and is considered to be one of the greatest left-backs of all time. He is known for his pace, strength, intelligence, and crossing ability. He was also a very good defender, and he was rarely beaten one-on-one.
Cole is a role model for many young players and is an inspiration to many people around the world. He is a true legend of the game.
