Nigerian football legend John Obi Mikel has showered acclaim on Manchester City and Spain star Rodri, naming him the ‘best player on the planet’ after his heroics at Euro 2024.
In a recent podcast, Mikel, who had a glittering career with Chelsea and the Super Eagles, lavished praise on the holding midfielder.
Super Hawks, was unreserved in his appreciation for the holding midfielder on his new webcast.
After defeating England to win a record-breaking fourth European Championship in Germany last summer, Rodri provided the key to Spain’s flawless Euro 2024 campaign.
The 28-year-old’s credentials are undeniable because he helped Manchester City win the Premier League for the fourth time in a row under Pep Guardiola.
Despite being forced to leave with an injury, Spain’s Rodri won the MVP award at Euro 2024.
Rodri brought his impressive club form to the international stage, further establishing his position as La Roja’s backbone.
In spite of experiencing a physical issue that constrained him off from the get-go in the last, the previous Atletico Madrid man actually figured out how to be named Player of the Competition.
Additionally, Mikel’s assessment of Rodri’s talent was unambiguous, as he stated to his podcast listeners:
“Rordi is, in my opinion, the best player in the world right now.
