Mikel Obi Picks Thierry Henry as the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has made a bold choice in the never-ending debate about the greatest Premier League player of all time. While many football fans and analysts often lean towards **Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, or Mohamed Salah, Mikel has picked former Arsenal legend *Thierry Henry as the best to ever play in the English top flight.
Mikel Obi Overlooks Ronaldo, Lampard & Drogba
Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder acknowledged the greatness of other football icons but insisted that Henry had everything a complete footballer needed.
“Numbers-wise, you can put Salah in the conversation, but when you want to talk about a complete player, you can’t put him in the conversation,” Mikel said.
“The best player that has played in the Premier League is Thierry Henry. There was a period he dominated the Premier League for 2-3 years. He had everything; he was so good on the ball, he had everything.”
Henry’s Dominance in the Premier League
Mikel’s choice is backed by Henry’s incredible record. The French forward was Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer before his record was broken by Olivier Giroud in 2021. He won the Golden Boot four times, led Arsenal to an invincible season in 2003/04, and remains one of the most technically gifted players to ever play in England.
While Cristiano Ronaldo won multiple league titles and even a Ballon d’Or at Manchester United, his best years came in *La Liga with Real Madrid. Similarly, legends like Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard were instrumental in Chelsea’s dominance, but Mikel believes Henry stood out in terms of sheer quality.
Mikel Obi’s Premier League Legacy
Mikel Obi spent over 10 years at Chelsea, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League. He played alongside and against some of the biggest football legends, making his opinion on the greatest Premier League player a valuable one.
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Final Verdict
While the debate about the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time will never have a definite answer, Mikel Obi’s pick of Thierry Henry adds weight to the argument that the Arsenal icon was truly one of the best to ever grace the league.
