The Ivory Coast legend disclosed that the former Chelsea star provided him with the most difficult challenges.

Former Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure has named the toughest player he played against in his footballing career days.

Toure said Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic, is the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

The Ivory Coast legend disclosed that the former Chelsea star provided him with the most difficult challenges.

The 36-year-old left Man City last year after eight years at Etihad and competed against some of the best players in the world.

Asked by The Times who his most difficult opponent was, Toure replied: “Nemanja Matic was complicated.

“He’s not quick but he’s so strong, clever.

“All the rest of the opponents, because I always looked at them carefully before games, I get their weakness.”