Can anyone name a centre half who didn't have a player or a type of player they struggled against?
Chiellini has Drogba, Vidic had Torres, Cannavaro was made to look stupid by Henry on occasion.
And those are just some of the best who had a individual they found hard to play.
Most defenders - even very good ones - will have a weakness either against players with serious physical presence or those with pace.
And if no weakness is apparent it probably means that, in addition to being an excellent defender, they had a great team around them who were good at covering the weakness the defender had.
And before anyone says Barzagli, there is a reason that Chiellini is still the Juve defender nominated to go and take on the big guys like Drogba.
Chiellini has Drogba, Vidic had Torres, Cannavaro was made to look stupid by Henry on occasion.
And those are just some of the best who had a individual they found hard to play.
Most defenders - even very good ones - will have a weakness either against players with serious physical presence or those with pace.
And if no weakness is apparent it probably means that, in addition to being an excellent defender, they had a great team around them who were good at covering the weakness the defender had.
And before anyone says Barzagli, there is a reason that Chiellini is still the Juve defender nominated to go and take on the big guys like Drogba.
Barzagli is good at anticipating when its his moment, but not constantly.
Thing is, Chiellini isnt in his best form. Hopefully, he'll get there.
on your question, i was about to say "Nesta", but then i recalled Ronaldo (bra). i dont think anyone ever managed to succesfully mark him pre injury
