“Milan Striker Rafael Leao Names Thiago Silva as Toughest Opponent and Reveals Career Insights”

Rafael Leao admits defender and former Chelsea Milan star Thiago Silva is the toughest opponent he’s ever faced and explains why he’s always smiling on the pitch.

The Milan striker spoke to fans via his official YouTube account, nicknamed Way 45, answering many questions about his career.

The 23-year-old was asked who is the toughest opponent he has faced in his career: “Thiago Siva, an experienced player who has quality and understands space well. He’s a smart player, that’s the right word. Danilo [Juventus] It’s also strong,” he replied.

Leao has faced Thiago Silva twice this season during the Champions League group stage. The Brazilian is a former Milan defender and won the Serie A title with the Rossoneri in 2010-11 under Max Allegri.

Leao went on to say that he would not change “anything” in his career. “I’ve had ups and downs, but they all helped me grow as a player and as a person.”

The striker added that his parents are the most important people in his life, while his football reference is his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. However, “Ronaldinho, Robinho and Neymar” were also among his favorite players as a child.

The Portuguese made a promise to Milan fans: “I will dye my hair black and red if we win the Champions League to represent Milan and the city of Milan.”

Lastly, Leao explained why he always smiles on the pitch: “Everyone has their tics, their way of showing that they are doing something they like. And mine, ever since I was younger, has always been to show my teeth and express what I love to do. That’s why I always laugh, but it’s something I don’t realize, it happens naturally.”