Joseph Yobo was never regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, but he held his own against some of football's finest attackers.
The former Everton skipper put his defensive abilities to the test against some of the best the game had to offer, including Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, Thierry Henry, and Robbie Keane.
While all of these strikers were tough customers on any given day, Yobo believes he did well against them all, bar Keane.
“There were a few that gave me problems, the likes of Didier Drogba. Thiery Henry used to stretch me a lot,” Yobo told Brila FM during an Instagram live chat.
“I used to look up to the duels with him [Henry]. He was so quick, talented, and skilful. You have to be fit to face Henry because he will embarrass you and score a hat-trick, but that never happened with me.
“Keane plays in a position that was very difficult - off the main striker. So when he drops off the striker, it’s difficult to mark him.
“Keane was one of the cleverest I played against in the EPL. His movement was very difficult because we were of different sizes.
“I always love playing against Drogba, who I can feel, and [Samuel] Eto’o, who I can pin down. But when he drops, you’re with a choice of going all out and leaving behind the space or staying back in my position.”
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