John Mikel Obi: Fans Blast Former Chelsea Star After Building a ‘Controversial’ Ultimate Midfielder

• John Mikel Obi has been trending on social media after building a controversial ultimate midfielder in a recent interview
• The former Nigerian international was questioned by several football fans over his choice in each of the abilities stated
• The former Super Eagles midfielder is not new to being criticised by fans for his opinion on different social media platforms

Former Chelsea and Super Eagles star, John Mikel Obi, has been criticised after excluding some players while building an ultimate midfielder.

The former Nigerian national team captain is rated as one of the all-time best midfielders in Africa due to his contribution to the game.

The midfielder's recent opinion has come under severe scrutiny from fans, as they are surprised about his choices.

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Mikel Obi builds ultimate midfielder

In a viral video shared by ESPN on X (formerly known as Twitter), the former Super Eagles star was tasked with building a perfect midfielder with all the abilities others are good at.

Passing: Sergio Busquets

Work Rate: Gennero Gattuso

Finishing: Xavi Hernandez

Vision: Andres Iniesta

Strength: Michael Essien

Skills: Rodri

Technique: Kevin de Bruyne

Football IQ: Andrea Pirlo

The former Stoke City midfielder's selection drew criticism from fans on social media.

Reactions as Mikel builds ultimate midfielder

@Tunde_AI said:

"Finishing Xavi? While he played with Lampard for years? Rodri for skills? Which skills"

@Bloodofolympusv said:

"Finishing Xavi? Didn't he play with Lampard for a decade?"

@Dayanneaci said:

"Scholes, Lampard, Fabregas, Gerrard are more better finishers that Xavi.... Rodri Skills?...not even okocha or Ronaldinho. I don't even rate this Mikel as a footballer..."

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@Tabelo2000 said:

"This guy played football and watched Ronaldinho skills and he picked someone else 🤣🤣🤣🤣"

@AlambaJugu said:

"How will ur best passer be Busquets 😂😂... Mikel knows nothing about the sport for someone that talks too much."

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Alex Iwobi broke one of Mikel Obi's record in the English Premier League.

The Fulham star surpassed a longstanding record held by former Super Eagles midfielder by being Nigerian with most minutes in the English top-flight.