Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has named Chelsea captain Reece James and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as the two toughest defenders he has faced in his career.
The 28-year-old Nigeria international, who has played in England, Germany, Italy and now Spain, made the comments in a recent interview with ESPN FC.
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Lookman has featured for several clubs, including Everton, Leicester City, Atalanta, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Charlton Athletic. Asked to name the toughest opponent he has come up against, he said: “There are a few. Reece James, I would say Van Dijk.”
Lookman joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta a few months ago and has impressed for Diego Simeone’s side. He will hope to lead the club against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday.
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