Paolo di Canio was mindblowingly good to watch when he was 34. So much so that it is hard for me to imagine that not actually being his peak (even though I know it wasn't)
This was probably the first time I became aware of Di Canio, when he scored against AC Milan and made their defence look like utter mugs. And that was probably the best defence the footballing world has ever seen!
The only one that could be up there with simonsen is George Best but I don't think the OP was thinking of including Les Berrys testimonial as an appearance.
In my lifetime? Jorge costa. Ever? Simonsen no doubt about it.
Costa was largely good. I do remember That little lad from Walsall running rings around him, however. If the argument is that we didn't see his prime, he won the champions league after he left
Simonsen. Just remember the only reason he was available was that Barcelona, the reigning European Cup Winners Cup holders, signed some guy called Maradona.
Simonsen was class, but I'd go for Class Jensen. I think Rufus was a good call though - so underated as a player. Not by us of course. Best centre half never to have played for England and I think he would have been great against international defences.
Players who I didn't see play - Eddie Firmani played for Italy! Don Welch, Sam Bartram - all must be in with a shout. And I know it was a testimonial, but I did see George Best play for Charlton. He had retired and I hadn't seen him live, but he was even better than I was told he was!
Simmo best player Ive ever been privileged to see playing for Charlton. Never forget when he tore Chelsea to shreds at the Valley. Sadly the rest of the team just couldnt keep up with his passing skills.
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https://youtu.be/7UZpV9jsO_c
That shows the level of player he was
Edit: of course he didn't win the Prem.
Simmonsen.. Easily.
Players who I didn't see play - Eddie Firmani played for Italy! Don Welch, Sam Bartram - all must be in with a shout. And I know it was a testimonial, but I did see George Best play for Charlton. He had retired and I hadn't seen him live, but he was even better than I was told he was!
This isn't easy to sort out, but there is a bit of Firmani here.
Never forget when he tore Chelsea to shreds at the Valley.
Sadly the rest of the team just couldnt keep up with his passing skills.