Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina has named Cristiano Ronaldo as the toughest opponent he has faced in his career.
The Nottingham Forest defender spoke during a quickfire questions session alongside teammates Nikola Milenkovic and Dan Ndoye in an interview with Hayters TV on Tuesday.
Asked to identify the best player he has come up against, Aina said: “That is tough.
“Over my whole career?
“I would go for Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Aina faced Ronaldo in December 2018 while playing for Torino against Juventus in Serie A during the Portuguese forward’s spell in Italy.
The 29-year-old also named former Chelsea forward Eden Hazard as the best player he has shared a dressing room with.
He said: “Eden Hazard.
“I brag about that one.
“I do not have Eden’s number, you know.
“I have yours, best player in Serbia.”
The defender progressed through Chelsea’s academy and was part of the squad that won the Premier League title in the 2016/2017 season.
He made his senior debut in August 2016 in a 3-2 EFL Cup win over Bristol Rovers, featuring three times for the first team.
Seeking regular football, Aina joined Torino permanently in 2019 before returning to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest after a loan spell at Fulham.
On his best moment at Forest, Aina pointed to his long-range goal against West Ham.
He said: “My 30-yard screamer into the top corner against West Ham.
“I love it.
“It was a good one.
“Personally, I watch it back a lot.
“Yes, all the time.”
