Trent Alexander-Arnold heaps praise on Sadio Mané

In partnership with

Foot Africa

·7 August 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold heaps praise on Sadio Mané

Trent Alexander-Arnold & Sadio Mané

Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a striking tribute to Sadio Mané during the podcast hosted by Gary Neville. The English defender revealed that his former Liverpool teammate was the only player he had the privilege of playing alongside without ever having to face him as an opponent.

OneFootball Videos

The England international did not hide his admiration for Mané's exceptional qualities. He highlighted that the left winger, in his view, embodied the archetype of the perfect modern forward. Alexander-Arnold emphasized the remarkable technical versatility of his former Anfield training partner. The right-back's comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo underscores the level of excellence attributed to the Senegalese star.

"He was a perfect forward. He had everything. He was an athlete. I would probably say he was similar to (Cristiano) Ronaldo. He was fast, powerful, could score with both feet. He was a constant threat to everyone," said Trent Alexander-Arnold.