Pepe chooses the best central defender

At 37 years old, Pepe is an authorized voice when it comes to talking about colleagues. The veteran former defender of Madrid and currently in the ranks of Porto has granted an interview to Tribuna Expresso and in it he chooses the best player in his position. In his opinion, Manchester City center-back Rúben Dias occupies first place in the ranking. “On the pitch we were rivals, but outside we didn't want to hurt ourselves. He became a top center back, you know what I think of him. He is a super smart player. Currently, there is no better than him, I told him. He's showing it. “

Pepe and Rúben Dias are teammates in the Portuguese team, and the Porto defender remembers some experience with the Manchester City central defender: “I remember him in the national team and he always came to talk to me and Cristiano Ronaldo. He listened.”

Precisely, a few days ago Guardiola also declared himself an 'admirer' of his pupil. “His qualities and ability to understand the game are incredible. He always wants to learn and we are all surprised by his body and mental capacity,” said the City manager.