Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina, recently disclosed the most challenging opponent he has encountered.
During a quick-fire question session broadcasted on Nottingham Forest's social media page, the Nigerian international was asked about the most formidable defender he has faced, to which he promptly named Cristiano Ronaldo.
Aina's time at Torino on loan from Chelsea in 2018 and later permanently in 2019 coincided with Ronaldo's move from Real Madrid to Juventus in Serie A, amplifying the encounters between the two players. Ronaldo's formidable presence on the field undoubtedly posed challenges for the former Chelsea defender.
Furthermore, when questioned in the video about the greatest player he has ever played alongside, Aina cited Eden Hazard, a former Chelsea player.
While both Aina and Ronaldo returned to the Premier League—Aina with Forest and Ronaldo with Manchester United—their paths did not intersect, given Ronaldo's departure from Old Trafford earlier in his career.
Currently thriving in the English Premier League with Nottingham Forest, Aina continues to impress, while Ronaldo's successful stint at Al Hilal signifies his ongoing prowess in the sport.