Joleon Lescott has named a player Manchester City sold for just £2.5million as the strongest defender that came to his mind.
Manchester City have had their fair share of legends and cult heroes over the years, including many who helped set the stage for the club’s current glory days.
Joleon Lescott is one such player, and he named one of his former teammates as the strongest defender he knows.
Lescott, who was asked on the Beast Mode On podcast to put together his ideal defender, also name-checked two other City icons while doing so.
Patrice Evra of Manchester United clashes with Nedum Onuoha of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at City of Manchester Stadium on April 17 2010
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Joleon Lescott says Nedum Onuoha is the strongest defender he knows
Lescott was asked to create his perfect defender based on six different criteria, naming players he felt had the best individual traits.
When it came to speed, Lescott went for former England, Everton and Sheffield United ace Phil Jagielka.
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Then, Lescott was asked to make his pick for strength, and he went for former Man City ace Nedum Onuoha.
The next trait was aerial ability, and another City cult hero got the nod, with Lescott naming Micah Richards.
When it came to passing, one of City’s great rival players was picked, with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand being named.
Chelsea icon John Terry got the nod for football IQ, and finally, Captain Fantastic himself, Vincent Kompany, was Lescott’s pick for aggression.
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How Nedum Onuoha fared at Manchester City
Onuoha joined the Man City academy as a 10-year-old and rose through the ranks to become a first-team star for the Citizens.
The defender made his debut at just 17 years of age, playing against Arsenal in the League Cup on 27 October 2004.
Onuoha played for City until 2012, making 116 appearances during a spell which included a loan stint at Sunderland.
He was then sold to Queens Park Rangers for around £2.5million, as per The Guardian, and played for the London side until 2018.
Onuoha then joined MLS side Real Salt Lake City and played for them until announcing his retirement from professional football in 2020.
Onuoha is a regular pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live and often discusses the latest goings-on at Man City.