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Essien Seventh, Pirlo Second: Merih Demiral and Riyad Mahrez rank their best players

Mahrez, known for his time in the Premier League with Leicester City and Manchester City, now shares a dressing room with Demiral at Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.

During a recent trip, the pair took the opportunity to rank some of football’s biggest legends.

They placed Ghanaian and Chelsea icon Michael Essien in seventh place, while Italian great Roberto Baggio secured fourth.

Surprisingly, Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong found himself in eighth place, ahead of legendary Brazilian playmaker Zico, who was ranked sixth.

Their decision to place Italian defensive stalwart Alessandro Nesta in ninth also sparked debate among fans.

Mahrez’s former Manchester City teammate John Stones was placed at the bottom in tenth place, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah took third.

Italian maestro Andrea Pirlo, widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders in football history, claimed second place. In a surprising twist, the duo ranked Barcelona’s Ferran Torres as their number one pick.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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