Jack Grealish recently named Aaron Wan-Bissaka as one of his most challenging opponents, emphasizing the Manchester United right-back’s exceptional one-on-one defending skills. Grealish, the Manchester City winger, has faced many of the world’s top full-backs throughout his career and revealed that Wan-Bissaka stands out among them.
During an appearance on Sky Sports, Grealish was asked to name the top three toughest full-backs he has played against. His response included his England teammate Kyle Walker, but when prompted to name another player, Grealish confidently chose Wan-Bissaka. He expressed admiration for Wan-Bissaka’s defensive abilities, especially his skill in making sliding tackles.
The conversation took an interesting turn when Grealish learned that fans had not placed Wan-Bissaka in their top three, instead choosing players like Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, Grealish firmly believes that Wan-Bissaka deserves to be in that elite category.
Wan-Bissaka, who recently transferred to West Ham United for £15 million, has already made eight appearances for his new club. The transfer, completed in the summer window, surprised some pundits, including Michael Owen, who questioned the decision after West Ham’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Owen remarked that Wan-Bissaka might not have been the ideal signing for West Ham’s playing style.
Wan-Bissaka faced further criticism following West Ham’s 4-1 loss to Tottenham, with pundit Ally McCoist commenting on his positioning during a goal conceded by Son Heung-min. Despite the recent scrutiny, Grealish continues to stand by his opinion, insisting that Wan-Bissaka’s defensive prowess places him among the top full-backs he has encountered.