The Polish striker discusses the best centre-backs he has come up against over the course of a prolific career for club and country
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski has revealed the most challenging defenders he's ever faced in his career.
The Polish striker has amassed 199 Bundesliga goals from just 283 appearances, scoring against a plethora of opponents.
However, despite his scoring prowess, the frontman has picked out a handful of defenders who he found it difficult to trouble, both domestically and in European competition.
"In the Champions League, Sergio Ramos," Lewandowski told kicker.
"He's a great centre-back, not just defensive, even with the ball."
"In the Bundesliga, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels, that was always a challenge and not easy to play [against]."
He also revealed his footballing idols, naming two forwards in particular who he admired and sought to emulate as he made his name in professional football.
"Thierry Henry, I liked to study his style of play. I also liked Alessandro del Piero," he added.
