Former AC Milan and Manchester City standout Mario Balotelli praised an African talent, whom he believes possesses superior technical abilities compared to the Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr.
The current Al-Hilal left-winger is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted players of his generation, if not the very best.
At the age of 31, he effortlessly outplays his opponents, often without exerting much effort. This quality has consistently been a strong suit for Neymar on the field, given his delicate physical attributes.
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“You may think it’s an insult, but in my opinion, in terms of technical ability, he surpasses Neymar. Neymar is my friend and an absolute phenomenon,” the 33-year-old stated on TV Play.
“Of course, it’s important to note that the two players are incomparable in many ways. However, if we solely assess technical prowess, I swear Taarabt is superior.”
Adel Taarabt began his professional career in 2006 with the French side RC Lens. He subsequently played for Tottenham (2007-2010), Queens Park Rangers (2015-2019), Fulham, and had loan spells with AC Milan, currently representing UAE Pro League’s Al-Nasr. He boasts 4 goals in 30 appearances for the Morocco national team.