Mikel the greatest Nigerian to play in the Premier League - Nwosu

The 56-year-old has evaluated the ex-Super Eagles skipper exceptionally, given his accomplishments at Stamford Bridge

Previous Nigeria worldwide Henry Nwosu has picked John Obi Mikel as the best Nigerian player in the Premier League ever.

The midfielder joined Chelsea in the late spring of 2006 after the Blues settled their exchange debate with rivals Manchester United, who had recently reported the marking of the then 18-year-old.

Since making his introduction for the Blues under Jose Mourinho, Mikel proceeded to go through 11 years with the side, winning the Champions League, Europa League, two Premier League titles, three FA Cup trophies, one League Cup and Community Shield diadem.

"Mikel is in front of them. He was predictable during his time. He performed so well for Chelsea," the previous Super Eagles midfielder told Goal.

"He is a cooperative person and a power to be dealt with regards to the Premier League thinking about his accomplishments. He won numerous trophies."

Nwankwo Kanu is another outstanding Nigerian who played in the English top-flight. The lean forward showed up in England in 1993 joining Arsenal from Ajax.

He went through three years with the Gunners, helping the side to win two Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and one Community Shield.

Kanu left the Emirates Stadium to collaborate with West Bromwich Albion before joining Portsmouth, where he won the FA Cup.

"Kanu didn't proceed just as Mikel. We are not discussing singular play here however Kanu put forth a valiant effort," he included.

Okocha, in the interim, highlighted for Bolton Wanderers and went through four years with the club subsequent to showing up from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain and assumed a key job to assist them with keeping their Premier League status all through his remain.

Another affable Nigerian player to effortlessness the English top division is Celestine Babayaro.

The full-back highlighted for Chelsea and Newcastle United and won the FA Cup, Uefa Cup Winner's Cup and Uefa Super Cup with the Blues.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni, in the interim, played for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers, scoring various objectives.

"Yakubu, Osaze and Babayaro put forth a valiant effort for their clubs however a tree can't make a timberland. Their exhibitions can't be contrasted and Mikel," he proceeded.

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