Romário doesn't hesitate when naming Benfica legends: the best I've faced | OneFootball

Romário, a former footballer, recently admitted that two particular Benfica legends were among the toughest players he ever faced. The 1994 World Cup winner with Brazil mentioned the “best goalkeeper” he had ever come up against, as well as the “toughest defender.”

In that regard, while appearing on the videocast hosted by Iker Casillas, 'Bajo los Palos', Romário singled out “Michel Preud'homme” and “Mozer” respectively. In addition, the current Brazilian senator named Johan Cruyff as the best coach he had in his career.

Asked which current player is most similar to his style of play, Romário thought for a moment and ended up answering Mbappé, although he did point out “some differences”. Inside the box, the former striker had no doubts in saying he was better than Messi and Maradona. His biggest regret was not being part of the 2002 World Cup.

It is worth noting that Michel Preud'homme was one of the most iconic goalkeepers in Benfica’s history - see Pavlidis being left behind - having represented the club between 1994 and 1999. He became the first goalkeeper to win the award for Best Player of the World Cup (1994), after high-level performances in the United States. While playing for the Eagles, he won a Portuguese Cup (1995/96) and became associated with a generation in which he was always one of the most respected figures in the squad.

As for Carlos Mozer, better known as Mozer, he was one of the great centre-backs in Benfica’s history, with two spells at the Eagles (1987-1992 and 1995-1996). While playing for the Reds, he won three national league titles, one Portuguese Cup and one Super Cup, in addition to taking part in the run to the European Champions Cup final in 1989/90. The illustrious centre-back left a lasting mark on the club’s red-and-white history.

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