Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has singled out former Brazil and Chelsea star Thiago Silva as the toughest defender he has faced in his career.
The Black Stars attacker, who played against Silva multiple times during his time at Crystal Palace, described the veteran center-back as an incredibly intelligent and difficult opponent.
In an interview, Ayew explained why he rates Silva higher than other top defenders, including Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.
“Thiago Silva is so smart and so difficult to play against. I played against him during my spell with Crystal Palace. He thinks ahead and anticipates so well. He’s never close to you, yet he is always sharp. To be fair, people mention Van Dijk, but for me, Silva is the toughest opponent I have faced,” Ayew stated.
The Ghanaian forward ended his seven-year stint with Crystal Palace last summer, securing a move to Premier League side Leicester City. Meanwhile, Thiago Silva returned to Brazil to join Fluminense after leaving Chelsea at the end of last season.
