Alan Shearer names the best defender he ever played against

EXCLUSIVE: Alan Shearer believes one centre-back is better than all the rest.

In his esteemed career, the natural-born finisher proved himself as one of the most gifted players to have ever graced the game, frequently leaving defenders quaking in their boots as soon as he started running with the ball towards them.

However, as good as the icon was, there was one player he never enjoyed coming up against.

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Alan Shearer says Tony Adams is the best defender he ever played against

Throughout his time in football, Alan Shearer has made many a brilliant memory. From winning the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers, to securing his position as the highest goal scorer in the history of England’s top flight, the Geordie has done it all.

Shearer even has one tale about Paul Gascoigne that was wilder than any other. But while, for the most part, his time in ‘the beautiful game’ was nothing short of sensational, there’s one element of his career that was always tough — playing against Arsenal’s finest.

During an exclusive interview with Sporf, when asked who the best defender he ever faced was, the 55-year-old replied: “Tony Adams, certainly in the Premier League.”

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Alan Shearer reveals the best goalkeeper he ever played against

Sadly for Shearer, Adams wasn’t the only superstar who gave him problems on the pitch.

There’s one shot stopper in particular that really got under his skin.

In his interview with Sporf, Shearer named the greatest goalkeeper he ever faced.

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