Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembele is arguably the best player in the world currently.
However, Manchester City have several players at their disposal who they would either consider on the same level as the treble-winner or even superior.
Erling Haaland is one who has been far more consistent than Dembele in the past few years, with the latter well and truly fulfilling his tremendous potential during the 2024/2025 season.
Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and while he plays in a different position to the Frenchman, the pair can be compared when naming some of the standout players across world football.
Even Rayan Cherki has the potential to perhaps become as influential a player as his countryman one day.
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Micah Richards says Rayan Cherki can take corners with both feet like Ousmane Dembele
Paul Pogba called Cherki a “phenomenon” and it seems like the former Juventus midfielder believes the 21-year-old is destined for greatness.
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However, the youngster must polish his game and win trophies galore to be mentioned in the same breath as the former Barcelona winger.
However, Micah Richards compared £33 million man Cherki to Dembele on the Rest Is Football podcast as he has not seen a player since the latter take corners with both feet: “So I know he wants to play number 10, but he can also take people on, especially on that right-hand side. And he’s both footed. Please tell me you’ve seen him shooting with one foot, taking corners with his other.”
“The only other player I’ve seen do that in recent history is Dembele. He’s the only player I’ve seen do it. He’s so two-footed. He’s going to cause people so many problems in the Premier League next season. I can’t wait.”
Lyon academy director Jean-Francois Vulliez considers Cherki left-footed but believes he prefers to use his right foot to take shots.
However, Vulliez admits it is tough to determine which foot the Manchester City midfielder prefers to use.
Even Thierry Henry lauded Cherki and claimed he has never seen a player be able to dribble with both feet like him, which is another reason for Micah Richards to liken him to Dembele.
“I’m not talking about his quality, because I have never seen a player in history who dribbles as quickly as him, with both feet.”
Other players who were virtually two-footed in recent history are Santi Cazorla and Pedro Rodriguez.
But Cherki could even be more gifted in this regard.