Rio Ferdinand thinks Kevin De Bruyne is the closest thing to Beckham!
Newsonline Nigeria report that In a recent episode of his VIBE with FIVE YouTube Channel, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand showered praise on Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, labeling him as the best crosser of the ball in the world. Drawing comparisons to the iconic David Beckham, Ferdinand highlighted De Bruyne’s exceptional ability to deliver pinpoint crosses with precision and accuracy.
Ferdinand went on to express his admiration for Beckham, stating that the former Man Utd and Real Madrid midfielder possessed the skills and versatility to excel in the same role as De Bruyne or Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, not just on the wings. This insight from Ferdinand provides a fascinating perspective on the similarities between these world-class players and their ability to impact the game through their exceptional crossing abilities.
According to Rio Ferdinand, Kevin de Bruyne is undoubtedly the best crosser of the ball he has ever seen. Ferdinand believes that if you have to compare anyone in today’s game to the legendary David Beckham, it would be De Bruyne.
Ferdinand also mentioned that Beckham had the versatility to play in the same positions as De Bruyne or Martin Odegaard, such as the holding midfielder or the number 8/10 role.
It’s fascinating to hear Ferdinand’s perspective on the similarities between these players and their impact on the game.