Former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has admitted that comparing him with Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho is difficult, describing the former Barcelona star as the most skilful player he ever played alongside.
Okocha made the remark in an interview with Clutch 9, reacting to comments by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who previously played with both men at Paris Saint-Germain and said he could not choose who was more skilful.
According to Okocha, Ronaldinho was a football genius whose talent was evident from the start.
“I can’t say that anybody is better than me since I’ve accepted the title of chief flair officer. He was a genius when it comes to football. Straight away we saw his talent,” Okocha said.
He added that they shared similar roots in street football, which helped them connect on the pitch.
“He brought something different, and in a way we clicked because our foundation was the same. We learnt how to play on the street; we were playing because we loved the game, and with smiles on our faces.
“It’s difficult to compare both of us because we had a good career, even though he took it higher.”
