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Reece James names top three “hardest players” he’s faced during career.
Chelsea FC and England wingback Reece James have named the top three “hardest players” he had ever faced during his career.
The Chelsea right-back, who is presently recovering from a knee injury that prevented him from playing in the World Cup, discussed his most challenging opponent in a Twitter Q&A.
Reece James has disclosed that he ranks Vinicius Jr, Rafael Leao and Sadio Mane as the “hardest” opponents he has ever faced in his career.
Since making a breakthrough with the Blues’ first squad in the 2019–20 season, the 22-year-old has been a dependable presence. He achieved great success during that period, contributing to former manager Thomas Tuchel’s victories in the Champions League, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup.
He’s made 134 appearances for the West London club over that time, and he’s earned a reputation as one of the Premier League’s top offensive fullbacks.
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In that time, he has played against some of the most prominent players in the world, and he revealed in a Twitter Q&A who he found the most challenging.
Replying to a question, the Chelsea star wrote:
“3 hardest players I’ve ever played against are all left wingers! Vinicius Jr, [Rafael] Leao and [Sadio] Mane!”
James regularly came up against former Liverpool star Mane during the Senegalese’s time at Anfield – the forward finding the net twice when the Chelsea man was on the pitch. Intriguingly, James has played against Vincius’ Real Madrid on four occasions in his career and the Brazilian is yet to find the net against the Premier League side.
Portuguese forward Leao – who has been linked with a move to Chelsea – played against the Blues twice in the Champions League earlier this season but failed to score.
Recall, Mp3bullet reported that during his Q&A session, James was also afforded the opportunity to weigh in on the long-running Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate. The Blues’ defender was forthright in his opinion having simply replied “Ronaldo” when asked who he preferred.