Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Lauren (Photo by Alex Livesey, Phil Cole/Getty Images)
Arsenal legend Lauren has rejected some big names to single out Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs as the best player he has ever come up against in his career.
Lauren was one of Europe’s best right-backs in his prime, playing a key role for Arsenal in their double-winning side in 2001/02 and then becoming one of their famous ‘Invincibles ” two years later when the Gunners won the Premier League. undefeated title
The former Cameroon international also faced off featured wingers like Cristiano RonaldoArjen Robben and Damien Duff, but he insists it was Giggs who gave him and all his opponents the biggest problems.
talking the italian football podcastLauren praised Giggs as she described him as a player who had a bit of everything and made you have to completely change your tactical approach to deal with him.
Man United legend Ryan Giggs receives special praise from Lauren
When asked about her toughest opponent, Lauren said: “I always say Ryan Giggs. He was an extraordinary player. Above all the players who played alongside me. Above Robben, Duff, Cristiano Ronaldo, above all
“He was a fantastic player. It made you up your game, challenge your own tactics to stop him. Always driving the ball, so smart he had it all.
“So I always say one of the best games I’ve played for Arsenal was when we won the double against him at Old Trafford.”
Arsenal and United had a fierce rivalry back then so it’s quite a compliment for Lauren to recognize what a good player Giggs was as he would surely have had some great battles against the Welshman when those two great teams led by Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex. Ferguson went for the title every year.
Lauren also discussed other interesting topics in this interview, including her thoughts on former team-mates Cesc Fàbregas and Samuel Eto’o.
