October 14th 2024.
Wojciech Szczesny has had an impressive career, spending the majority of it at Arsenal and Juventus. The former goalkeeper, who is now playing for Barcelona, recently revealed the only player he was ever afraid to face on the field.
Having played at the top level for almost 15 years, Szczesny has come up against some of the best players in the world. However, it was Lionel Messi who always made him feel a sense of fear and intimidation. Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has an impressive record of 672 goals in 778 games for Barcelona and has won a staggering 45 trophies in his career.
Despite facing other top players, Szczesny admits that it was Messi who he was always scared to play against. The Argentine forward's skill and talent were unmatched, making him a formidable opponent on the field. In fact, Szczesny even considers his penalty save against Messi in the Qatar World Cup as the most satisfying moment of his career.
But it wasn't just Messi's talent on the field that impressed Szczesny. The former Arsenal player also admires Messi's success with the Argentine national team, winning the World Cup in Qatar and the Copa America in 2021.
Now 37 years old, Messi is winding down his career at MLS club Inter Miami after spending two years at Paris Saint-Germain. Szczesny, on the other hand, has recently come out of retirement to join Barcelona, after being approached by the club following Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury.
Reflecting on his decision to join Barcelona, Szczesny explains that it was the privilege of wearing the club's shirt that made him change his mind. He also believes that it was fate that brought him to the Nou Camp, as he wouldn't have made the same decision for any other club.
As for his time at Arsenal and Juventus, Szczesny has fond memories of both clubs. He made 181 appearances for Arsenal and helped them win two FA Cups before joining Juventus in 2017. During his time in Turin, he won three Serie A titles and five domestic trophies before being released by the club at the end of last season.
Despite announcing his retirement, Szczesny's career is far from over. He continues to impress on the field, now playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. And with his experience and talent, he will surely continue to make a name for himself in the world of football.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
