Why Taribo West Is The Toughest Player I Have Faced In My Career – Thierry Henry

Former Arsenal and France captain, Thierry Henry, says former Nigeria defender, Taribo West, is the toughest player he has faced in his career.

Henry disclosed this while answering quick-fire questions on CBS Sports’ In The Mixer. Responding to questions on who is the toughest player he has faced, the Frenchman replied:

“Toughest as in direct opponent? Or just a guy you hated to play against?”

The 44-year-old was asked to name both. And he replied: “Paul Scholes.

“For direct opponent, I would go back in the days and say Taribo West.
“Because (at Auxerre), they did man-marking. He (Taribo West) followed you everywhere, even in the dressing room.”

Responding to a question on which player he enjoyed playing alongside, he replied: “Dennis Bergkamp”.

It could be recalled that Henry played against Taribo when he played for Monaco.

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