Sport nationALAN STUBBS RANKS WAYNE ROONEY ABOVE HENRIK LARSSON AS THE BEST PLAYER HE’S PLAYED WITH
Former Celtic defender Alan Stubbs has made a surprising revelation, ranking Wayne Rooney above Henrik Larsson as the best player he’s had the privilege of sharing the pitch with.
Stubbs, who played alongside Larsson at Celtic from 1997 to 2001, has always spoken highly of the Swedish striker, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Celtic’s history. However, in a recent interview, Stubbs revealed that Rooney, whom he played with at Everton, edges out Larsson as the most talented player he’s played with.
“I’ve got Wayne at the top and really literally only just below him is Larsson,” Stubbs said. “Larsson was incredible. As a centre-back, he made my passes look so easy. He would just go there (backwards) and then peel away. Luckily enough, his runs were that good that I’d find him.”
Stubbs’ praise for Larsson is unequivocal, and he acknowledges the significant impact the Swedish striker had on his career. However, his experience playing with Rooney at Everton has led him to rank the Englishman as the more talented player.
While some Celtic fans may take umbrage with Stubbs’ assessment, it’s worth noting that Rooney’s impressive career trajectory and numerous accolades make a strong case for his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.
In addition to his praise for Larsson and Rooney, Stubbs also spoke highly of Lubo Moravcik, the Slovakian midfielder who played for Celtic from 1998 to 2002. Moravcik’s technical ability and free-kick prowess made him a fan favourite at Celtic Park, and Stubbs remembers him fondly as one of the most talented players he’s played with.
“Unbelievable,” Stubbs said of Moravcik. “Best natural two-footed (player), unbelievable. Honest to God, he was a wizard and a technician. The things he did… He was one of them that could just do anything.”
As Stubbs reflects on his playing career, it’s clear that he has a deep appreciation for the talented players he’s had the privilege of sharing the pitch with. While opinions may vary on his ranking of Rooney above Larsson, one thing is certain – Stubbs has had the privilege of playing with some truly exceptional talent.
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