I have played against Top defenders like Sergio Ramos and Rudiger before but I must confess none can be compared to this guy,the way He recovers ball from players still amazes me”, Muhammad Salah named ONE Man United defender as the best He has ever faced in His career – Not Martinez and Not Leny Yoro WHAT A PLAYER WE HAVE GOT

In a jaw-dropping moment during his latest press conference, Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah made a statement that has taken the football world by surprise. The Egyptian King, known for going head-to-head with some of the world’s toughest defenders, was asked to name the best defender he’s ever faced in his career—and his answer left everyone stunned.

“I have played against top defenders like Sergio Ramos and Antonio Rudiger before,” Salah said, “but I must confess—none can be compared to this guy. The way he recovers the ball from players still amazes me.”

Salah wasn’t talking about Lisandro Martínez.
He wasn’t even referring to newly signed talent Leny Yoro.
The defender in question?
Raphaël Varane.

Yes, the World Cup-winning Frenchman, often underappreciated amid the chaos at Manchester United, is the man Salah couldn’t help but praise. And coming from a player of Salah’s caliber, who has tormented backlines across England and Europe, this kind of compliment means everything.

“He’s fast, reads the game so well, and is always two steps ahead,” Salah added. “He doesn’t need to foul you—he just makes the cleanest tackles I’ve seen. It’s frustrating and admirable at the same time.”

Varane, who has had his share of injury struggles since arriving at Old Trafford, continues to prove his class when fully fit. His calmness under pressure, elite positioning, and silent leadership at the back have won him the respect of even his fiercest rivals.

WHAT A PLAYER WE HAVE GOT.

For Manchester United fans, this is validation. For neutral fans, it’s a reminder. And for Salah to say none compare to Varane? That’s not just praise—that’s a legacy being cemented.