During his appearance on a Televisión Española program, the former Brazilian full-back reviewed his professional career and the challenges of defending against top-level attackers in LaLiga. When asked about the opponents he found most difficult to stop, the former player highlighted several footballers who defined an era at the clubs in the Andalusian capital.
The Brazilian specifically mentioned Jesús Navas, Finidi George, and Joaquín Sánchez as some of the most difficult attackers he faced. Regarding the current Sevilla captain, Roberto Carlos acknowledged the difficulty of anticipating his movements, while regarding the former Betis player, he recalled with humor the intensity of the duels they held on the pitch at the Benito Villamarín.
“"Jesús Navas is one of the players I found hardest to mark; you never knew which way he was going to go. I would mentally prepare a lot before the match and get a tackle in early."
Despite the toughness of those encounters, the former Real Madrid defender emphasized that there is a relationship of mutual respect with these players. This good rapport was demonstrated in recent events, such as Joaquín Sánchez's farewell match, where the Brazilian was present to pay tribute to the winger.
