Ryan Giggs played against dozens of the greatest defenders of his time (Picture: Getty Images)Over a 24-year, wildly successful career at Manchester United Ryan Giggs faced many of the best defenders ever to play the game, but he has picked out Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti as his toughest opponent ever. The Welsh winger played for the Red Devils from 1990-2014, winning 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League twice, taking on great sides in all competitions throughout. ‘The hardest player I’ve played against was Zanetti for Inter Milan,’ Giggs told the MUTV Group Chat. And people talk about me going to play over there!’Giggs had been linked with a move to Inter Milan in the past, which never got off the ground. United would defend their lead in the second leg, securing a 1-1 draw in Milan en route to winning the Champions League that season.

Source: Metro May 22, 2020 22:50 UTC