Taribo West Was My Toughest Opponent Back Then – Thierry Henry

The Legendary French Footballer, Thierry Henry has named ex-Super Eagles defender, Taribo West as the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

The Arsenal Legend who was known for his goalscoring attribute during his professional career claimed that the former Super Eagles star was his most difficult opponent.

When asked the hardest opponent he has faced, the current Belgium national team assistant coach said on CBSS Sports Golazo:

“Toughest as indirect opponent? Or just a guy you don’t like to play against? “For direct opponent, I would go back in the days – Taribo West.

“Because [at Auxerre], they did man-marking. He followed you everywhere, even in the dressing room.”

During his spell at AS Monaco, Henry faced West who was representing AJ Auxerre. Following Henry’s move to Juventus, he also faced Taribo who was playing for Inter Milan