Rico Lewis has said that Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is one of the greatest full-backs in Premier League history.
Speaking ahead of City’s upcoming clash against Young Boys (via Manchester Evening News), the £50 million (Guardian) man was quizzed about which player has given him the most guidance since breaking into the senior team.
Rico Lewis instantly named Kyle Walker, gave an insight into the help he has given him and his legacy in the Premier League.
Rico Lewis says Kyle Walker is one of the greatest full-backs in Premier League history
Branded as ‘exceptional’ by Paul Lake, the 33-year-old is still regarded as one of, if not the best right-back in the world.
The five-time Premier League winner continues to lock up some of the best wingers in the world while in possession, he remains a class act.
Rico Lewis has now highlighted how Kyle Walker has always tried to guide him as well as his status as a legendary full-back.
“When I came in, I was always playing full-back. He was always giving pointers here and there. I don’t need too much at once, but was just little things.”
“He’s one of the best full-backs to ever play in the Premier League.”
Kyle Walker is the greatest right-back the Premier League has ever seen
Rico Lewis is right in pinpointing that Kyle Walker is one of the best full-backs in Premier League history but the buck should not merely stop there.
In terms of right-backs, it is fair to say that the Englishman has now cemented his status as the undisputed greatest.
Walker’s dominance of the position at both Tottenham and City alongside how much he has had to transform his game under Guardiola is remarkable.
In addition, the treble-winner has completed club football whilst having been easily one of the greatest 1v1 full-backs the game has ever seen.
As far as right-backs go in the Premier League, Kyle Walker is simply the gold standard.
