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02nd Jul 2015

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names the toughest tackler, best finisher and fittest player he played with

No sign of Djemba-Djemba

Darragh Murphy

“Who put the ball in the German’s net? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.”

The former Manchester United striker has achieved cult hero status at Old Trafford and knows the club better than most after spending 11 years with the Red Devils.

He’s played with legends like Peter Schmeichel, Roy Keane and the Class of ’92 so has seen some amount of talent walk through the doors of Carrington.

Solskjaer has also played against some of the finest footballers Europe has ever seen so knows a tough competitor when he sees one.

And speaking to ManUtd.com recently, the Norwegian revealed some of the top teammates and best opponents he’s played against in his time as a pro. Here are his answers:

Best finisher played with – “It was Ruud van Nistelrooy.”

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Best finisher played against – “The Brazilian Ronaldo when he scored three at OT.”

Toughest tackler played with – “It would probably be Roy Keane.”

Roy Keane, Alf Inge Haaland

Toughest tackler played against – “There were a few. I’ll say Vieira and Petit.”

Best passer played with – “Paul Scholes.”

Best passer played against – “It was probably Andrea Pirlo.”

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Fittest player played with – “I would say it was David Beckham.”

David Beckham, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Fittest played against – “Every opponent seemed fit, I couldn’t pick just one.”

Fastest player played with – “Ronaldo or Giggs, who ran quicker with the ball!”

Fastest played against -“Everyone seemed fast to me! Ashley Cole maybe.”

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