David Silva has reflected on the best players he has taken to the field both alongside and against during his time in the Premier League - with Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary and Phil Neville getting a mention.
Silva left Manchester City at the end of his contract last June, and the 34-year-old will be remembered as one of the greatest players in the club's history having helped his team win four Premier League titles.
Speaking to CityTV Silva was first asked about the most talented teammate he has lined up with, and he replied: "Naming one would be unfair. In my team, Kun [Aguero] has scored a lot of goals and very important ones, Yaya [Toure’]s role was fundamental when he was at his peak, Vinnie [Kompany] because the hierarchy he had on the team and on the defence, Joe Hart too.
"When I first arrived, Joe, Gareth Barry, James Milner. They were great players, but they also made things easier for me, they really helped me to settled."
Silva was also asked about his toughest opponents, and admitted that there were a number of players from the likes of United and Chelsea who he found it tricky to play against.
He continued: "I can name a lot of rivals too. [Frank] Lampard, who was my team-mate too, his stats were amazing and he was a great man too.
"There are a lot of Spanish players too like Fernando Torres, Cesc [Fabregas], who has also done great things in the Premier League.
"Players that are part of the competition like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, the Neville brothers. They were all fantastic players and very passionate for their club and the national team too."
It remains to be seen whether Silva makes another appearance for City, with the ongoing coronavirus crisis potentially bringing the curtain down early on his time at the club.
