JOHN OBI MIKEL Was Just Unreal

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[@James-2189]

Mou said he made things simple for him and the entire team and I think the simplicity of his game caused many to misunderstand him... when I saw Jorginho's game coupled with his back pass 😅 i just realized how amazing Mikel was to Chelsea during his days

[@subhrajyotiroy3855]

You can understand how valuable these kinds of players were after they left your club

[@josephokonkwo9776]

After he left it was Kante that took his place. It was a nice transition I must say. CFC has been blessed with good no 4s. From Claude Essien Mikel Kante. I'm sure Caicedo will eventually make his mark.

[@Nick-ht5yi]

@@josephokonkwo9776 need a manager that knows how to get the most out him and Enzo.

[@FofXequalsYnot]

Mikel was never a ball winning DM…he was just improvised !🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lemisosaroni8857]

There is a reason why EVERY manager kept him & never sold him.

[@lancerevo9747]

1:58 that's an elite midfielder. Can feel the space and beat the press with good first touch and strength to retain possession under constant pressure.

[@mobilelegendshadowassassin3720]

Now as i look back, I finally realize his true value. He was underrated and underappreciated because of himself... He made it look so simple in the heart of midfield that we often take him and his role as granted. True midfield mastero and proper DM. Thank you JOHN OBI Mikel for your life long service

[@mariotheraviolieater4718]

I remember not rating him when we had likes of Hazard, Fabregas, Costa, David Luiz. He was completely overshadowed and was doing all the dirty work that I only now see the importance of

[@ogo2k3]

The thing is, Mikel was a creative player at youth level. He still had that when he played for Chelsea but simply parked it up and played this simple and unattractive but very important part for the club to succeed. United and Ferguson fought for him because of his creative abilities. But he simply transformed to a defensive player that was disciplined and didn't stray to join attack often just to maintain the balance and shape of the team. He sacrificed his creative abilities allowing others to shine. That was why he was underated by many who didn't understand his value. But the Coaches understood his importance and always selected him when fit.

[@felixotsin3768]

That is why i loved his Nigerian matches than Chelsea

[@kroxx2]

Come to think of it.. he wasn't playing his natural position..he was actually a central midfielder.. watch him play against Spain Vs Nigeria..it was a bad day for xavi and inesta

[@Peakpredict]

​@@mariotheraviolieater4718you see what you want to see

[@kirapoodle]

Very underrated. Just because he didn't score goals doesn't mean he wasn't a good player. He was strong, solid defensively, good at shielding and keeping the ball and an accurate passer. You would also rarely see him complain if he didn't start every game. A proper team player that most clubs would love to have.

[@juve96]

Chelsea Legend. This guy was there for the club whenever he was called upon even through all the harsh criticism (a lot unfair) he got from a some of the fans. He was more of an offensive talent as a young player but quickly settled into that DM role at the club without any protest for being played in the wrong position, a position he quickly took over and made his own and had his best game in my opinion in the finals against Bayern with the team missing SOOO MANY key defensive players that day, he was one among many that stepped up big.

[@joeldjangmah9125]

Yes bro he was a fucking beast…He bossed the entire game,control everything on the field..Didier said it in one of his interviews💙

[@Ike-un6mc]

Great analysis.

[@AnAdoleSunday]

U can say that again, only when Mikel held the ball can Chelsea players breath 🫁

[@Edin8140]

True

[@adelekeadeleye4206]

World class..we just never realized how good he was then.How he made us forget Makalele easily.

[@skyshooter4009]

He is on a different level compared to these news DMs that are considered the best.

[@MrLinux840]

With a a margin of 1 goal when Mourinho wanted to lock the game, he will bring Obi in and the game will be locked until the final whistle 😅😂😂😂

[@Bprovo]

Mikel started most of his matches for Chelsea and averaged 70 minutes a game in his ENTIRE Chelsea career. Double check if you don't believe me.

[@ephsee8669]

@@BprovoI think he was referring to the end of his career. Cuz that’s true, in Jose’s 2nd time at the club he was used as a lock up player towards the end of games

[@Mntungwa77]

He'd bringing the driver cos the bus would have long been on the field.

[@tjg5138]

The comfort I used to get when Mourinho brought him on to lock up matches!

[@westqnioo]

@@Bprovoliar Mikel appearance for Chelsea is 372 and he started 282 out of it

[@tonero8562]

Mikel is the kind of player Chelsea lack at the moment. It's clear now how valuable Mikel was. A perfect DM. Criminally underrated. We appreciate your efforts and selfless service for Chelsea. A true legend.

[@Helena_01541]

Excellent comment 👍

[@sylvesterkalesanwo8259]

Yes that is why I love him John obi Mikel

[@chimeziechimeremeze9512]

When he is with the ball he hardly looses control and when he intercepts, he releases the ball quickly. His ability to read the flow of the game is top notch. His positioning on the pitch is so lit. A typical DM characteristic. What a player👏🏾👏🏾

[@Foodvlogs888]

If he was in today’s market, you bet every club wanted him so badly. One of the best defensive holding midfielder of that generation, criminally underrated.

[@yousufhashimi3456]

Bruh he wouldn’t even get into a bottom team And before you say anything,i am a lifelong chelsea fan so i know what i am saying

[@Foodvlogs888]

@@yousufhashimi3456 damn ! Funny how you say you’re a lifelong chelsea fan yet you don’t realise how good he was and how crucial he was to us winning titles before. Won’t even get into Bottom team ? He would fit perfectly even in chelsea team atm let alone any bottom team ffs.

[@emmanuelumoren5230]

Hr really doesn't know Chelsea or follow football these days. Mikel was a ball winner and was a major part of Chelsea's trophies. He will clearly be worth 100+ millions if he played today. A complete team player.

[@gskii4174]

@@yousufhashimi3456you clearly have been watching the couch and not the tv you muppet 🤡

[@thangmach9668]

@@yousufhashimi3456then u be 1 years old.

[@Andazola92]

I'm a lifelong Chelsea supporter. And through our history, so many legends have been significant to the club. But Mikel Jon Obi will always be a man who rests in my personal top 7

[@tonero8562]

We are proud of you Mikel. One of Chelsea legends. Your role on our first Champions league victory in Munich is still fresh in my heart.

[@Ike-un6mc]

Great highlights of a great player. He was invaluable for Nigeria too.

[@ayobela3786]

Most underrated player, our fans never appreciate him until they have Jorginho and kova before they realize how good is Mikel..

[@chimeziriuchem2017]

Funny how people that never appreciated Mikel, began to celebrate Jorginho 😂😂

[@jokotoyemichael9802]

Almost every recovery he did resulted into a successful pass

[@KingsBear-m6c]

This is full of confidence! May God continue to bless him for the light he brought to football as a Blackman

[@chrisfemzysamuel1112]

Football made easy. Who came here after ObiOne podcast with Claude Makelele. Mikel did so well during his time. Chelsea is missing someone like him and Claude

[@MuntzFC]

This type of physical presence and toughness is what the team and midfield lacks now, a tough tackler who has technical skill and could pick out passes, UCL final MOTM too

[@manriquebrian]

Facts. 2011 UCL final best player.

[@aigbeodionsmile1699]

Mikel, was the reason Frank wasn't scared of going forward that made him has as many goals, becus he (Frank) believes Mikel is solidly there to cover up. No fear.

[@osasueghaghe4040]

He was a cover for the defense too. He is willing to pick the ball from deep. Stay in there to assist in a counter attacks. He was a gem.

[@joedirt5327]

Criminally underrated. Wish we had him now!

[@chukwuemekaokeke2578]

Manage ur Enzo

[@chimeziriuchem2017]

​@@chukwuemekaokeke2578lols, shit. Looking back now, Mikel came before his time because a lot of so called top players at this moment, cannot lace his boots

[@francisugorji9335]

Criminally underrated. Mikel is pure class

[@Mega01_mind]

In retrospect Mikel was truly underrated, a genius with the ball and a tank of a tackler without the ball... Pity they don't make players like John Obi Mikel anymore. Legend🔵💙

[@dolapofunmilayo]

He's like a mixture of Kante (as DM) and Jorginho 💙

[@kennycole6447]

Even a better pass picker than Jorginho

[@nowan2121]

@@kennycole6447 Wrong

[@atereolusola2497]

​@@nowan2121 you clearly havw no idea who Mikel is

[@clazikclazik486]

He is sooo calm

[@livefromBremenMusicSM]

Honestly he is one of the players I never understood how good he was until I grew up and understood football better .. this guy was the heart beat of the midfield !he don’t get enough credit for that

[@adeoyeoyewole4331]

You don’t fully appreciate what you have until you lose it!

[@roohdarX]

For all the slack some of us gave to him, he was criminally underrated. Calm and composed in situations which demanded the most and helped recycle and maintain possession and pretty decent passing range. I guess I have only understood this since I've learnt more about tactics and philosophy of football. Take a bow John Obi Mikel, a Chelsea legend 💙

[@LearnWithJay-Reis]

He played in all major finals , played under all the managers for more than a decade in a very wealthy club that can buy expensive players anywhere in the world. He was very pivotal to the success we had and must be respected for his role .

[@rub3581]

His last season was incredible, I always hated how we didn’t at least give him a one or two year deal

[@chimasylvester3618]

John Mikel obi brought the balance to the Chelsea,many never knew the importance of bring a balance to the team .but he understood it and perfected it to the fullest.long leave legend ❤❤❤❤

[@emmanuelaluma5581]

Midfield master. Classic midfielder

[@ituaboyemma619]

This guy is an example of modern football, defensive, and accurate free flow of the ball 👏

[@fksons4161]

I think he should be refereed to as 'The circuit breaker'. He provided cover for the team in the mid-field and his physical presence was a great asset to his team. He played with the Chelsea legends , John, Drogba, Ivanovic etc What a player!

[@adeolaallentaylor8920]

He is a legend

[@maithakiio2898]

His reading of the game and technical ability were both underrated, he played wholeheartedly for the badge too.

[@chimeziriuchem2017]

So so underrated. Jorginho was celebrated, imagine what Mikel would've received now

[@kwekswilliams6884]

I truly regret all the criticisms I had made about him through my childhood. As an adult now I see maturity in his football. Respects from a fellow African

[@cedric-su3ws]

one of the greatest DM in 21st century football❤❤

[@GeorgeB.CKorie]

Incredible composure on the ball.

[@muzakirzaki6043]

Mikel was an incredible player in his Chelsea days. Kanteh is the short & quicker/faster version of Mikel Obi. He was basically intercepting almost every ball in his territory and that gave license to our attacking players to focus more on the attacking phase of the game than defending. Most people expected him to be regularly amongst goal scorers like the Lamps, Bisons or Ballacks which was unfair to him. That's why he's criminally underrated.

[@PrincewillNzubechukwu-md2ks]

You are so correct 👍

[@samuelvictorsimeon]

Indeed Mikel was a world class player

[@jewelofnashville1726]

Today ... his value will over 100 million quid. I mean.... Mikel was a beast. My best part was when he locks up the midfield after going one up. Look... go back n watch Mikel. He comes in and all the nonsense thru balls stops. Miss him dearly

[@davenalunat1433]

We can use someone like Mikel now. A specialist always ready when his number is called.

[@decomposingbanana]

Now we need a player like this

[@chimeziriuchem2017]

Someone that could get the ball and keep it a little, someone that is a bit relaxed under pressure

[@FmTrini]

The Sergio busquets of Chelsea 🥶👌🏾 salute to a blues legend JOn Obi Mikel…hold up play, ball winning, passing and scoring he had it all!

[@chimancomedy1802]

And Chelsea never appreciated him. What a player. I never loved watching football untill I watched Mikel at 2005 under 20s. I became a Chelsea fan because of him.

[@VinceBond-ky2zt]

Chelsea FC appreciated mikel except the English section of the base

[@fidofisy]

Same here.... he's the reason I became a Chelsea fan

[@idehenuyi2172]

Wow! I knew Obi was that good. He was so so underrated

[@yalchi13]

He was a play breaker rather than a maker. Perfect DM.

[@DeenLight1800]

He was both....Don't confuse yourself dude.

[@The_Dikes]

A player that was disrespected by fans and sometimes felt easy to compare to Makalele or Essien but what people forget is that Mikel was no a natural DM, he was asked to play that role and took on the challenge selflessly. Mikel was a very talented number 10 who was never allowed to play the role for Chelsea!

[@mrkay24radio]

Thank you very much. I still grudge Jose Mourinho,for converting Mikel's play to a DM. That was a good reason for him, to sign out and join another club, I guess he was desperate to keep the job because he chose Chelsea over Man UTD, he didn't want to wind up not having a top club to play for. His natural skill, was sacrificed by Mourinho's ego tripping attitude. He won one over MAN UNITED'S gaffer, was all he meant for Jose.

[@josephokonkwo9776]

Remarkably important. 2010 was his best season under Carlo. Passed the torch to Kante. It was a nice transition I must say. CFC has been blessed with good no 4s. From Claude Makelele, Essien, Mikel to Kante. I'm sure Caicedo will eventually make his mark

[@DeenLight1800]

HIGHLY UNDERATED....BE WE KNOW HIM AND Valued HIM ALL THROUGH....WHAT A LEGEND!

[@davidchidi577]

The way Chelsea stifled and then asphyxiated the creative part of his game is what is unreal

[@kroxx2]

Watching him play against Spain in 2013 was something beautiful to watch. Because he plays central midfielder in Nigeria national team

[@16missedcalls56]

Precision and dog defense like Makalele. Able to protect the ball and keep possession in busy traffic in the middle like Vieira. We only realize the high level of his class now when we look back.

[@ABMvP93]

No, it's only you and your type that are just realizing his value now that you wished you had his kind. Because people like you hardly appreciate others for what they offer. Your kind only look out for errors to nail people to. You all love to hate. As for us, we knew he was one of the best in that role. We always defended him from toxic fans like you. Because, we understood how easy he made the game look from that DM's position. Enjoy your Chelsea pain now.

[@herijuijantiku7026]

We were only calling out his shortcomings; but he was really really really good and exceptional. His selfless defensive made Lampard and co attack.

[@victoriataiwo6564]

Top positioning, super calm, top passer , made it look so simple. Man was a legend wish we could get them built like that these days

[@DeenLight1800]

He rarely score....due to how he always sacrificed for the team success.... But the few he SCORED ARE SUPER AND TECHNICAL GOALS. WE LOVE YOU....OBI(1)

[@hunchoice569]

That nutmeg on Fellani was something else

[@sk-4464]

i sued to get frustrated with his style of play but now realise how important it is to have a player of this profile.

[@samuelvictorsimeon]

Mikel was a confirmed baller

[@tommyntimane9127]

His ability to win the ball without committing fouls❤

[@zulub.r.u.h7846]

It is pretty insane how underrated he was during his spell at Chelsea. He made it look so easy that it felt like he was slowing the team down, when in actual fact it was balance he added that got us through many games and added 3 points, If we look at it today? We have talented Midfield but no balance, Caicedo and Enzo dont know who they are in this current set up. Perhaps Lavia will be able to provide that balance to allow Caicedo and Enzo to find themselves and play at their best. But Shout out to Mikel, my eyes were truly opened at the 2012 Finals of the Champions League, i hadnt seen some one so cool, calm and collected, no fear no panic against a Bayern Team that was in all likelihood the best well run team in Europe at the time, Ribery & Robben were tearing teams apart.

[@Helena_01541]

Very true

[@ekeneokeke8244]

Fifa should bring in after the pitch award, A. P. A., for valuable players who were once underrated.

[@Contextual_Stories]

People say he scored just one goal. He scored about 5 goals in this clip, and for the type of DM he was, that’s not a bad number of goals.

[@babotamarasthomas2612]

So much Love to watch him play..good control and balance

[@okahebuka8647]

It's a shame he wasn't appreciated enough 😢. He's a legend

[@michaelmayowa1058]

Looks like that Arsenal player at 2:08 had an injury😮 Mikel was superb

[@theafricanstar8583]

An all time Chelsea Great. Top 5 players of all time. This guy and bousquets, changed the CDM role

[@darealwb]

Chill he isn't world class

[@chimeziec4955]

I remember how Chelsea fans bood Mikel occasionally. Thats why all i do these days is to come and read comments. Like Jonathan, former Nigerian President once said; You may mock me now, but when i leave, you will miss me. Same goes for Mikel.

[@yvanhilairebikangagmasse1332]

Wonderful player

[@Sjtoolsie]

We need another version of him so badly

[@godwinagundu8780]

Yeah Mikel was special in his role for Chelsea. So good on the ball, hardly ever missed a tackle and never gave the ball away. I'm glad legends like JT rate him as a legend of Chelsea too. Weldone bro. You were a joy to watch at CFC

[@kroxx2]

Great player.. morinho didn't let us see his true potential.. mikel in Barcelona or Madrid would have been great.. him playing central midfielder is the best thing when his in form. Watching him against Spain in 2013 was beautiful. He destroyed xavi and inesta, they had to leave the midfield for him

[@emmamekzom2541]

Mikel back heel pass/Assist to Diego Costa vs Everton. So Underrated If Messi did that it would be 1 million views right now

[@pastorammishaddaiofosuasam3496]

Bro did fellaini dirty! 0.41 sec

[@Miraale199]

Literally every one from players to the Coaches to the fans Likes Mikel 💙

[@wiseagony9092]

Nostalgia😢

[@Azad___89]

He was super player

[@ebenezerlawrence6740]

Mikel, what a player

[@lto2048]

I hated that Jose completely converted him to a defensive midfielder. He was a No 10 coming through as a teenager. He had vision and great passing ability.

[@jcamadibestvahl6220]

Still not replaced

[@Futball236]

I miss him when I see opposition average players goes through our midfield

[@creatorofunexplainablemess8071]

So underrated

[@japhethjenzy1]

Legend!!😊

[@user-yz1zt1nq1p]

If we had him now we'd be top

[@KingMenza]

The holding midfield 5 star general 💙 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@adebayobadmus4741]

There are some Coaches who knows him well with his unique quality like Guus hiddenk , Anceloti nd Di mateo

[@Doitmanny]

Mikel was pivotal some of us didn’t think he was good.

[@Ena-kc5fx]

Smooth operator! Too cold!!

[@DeenLight1800]

SACRIFICIAL LAMB OF CHELSEA SUCCESSES DURING HIS ERA. What a Legend!

[@mcnkusascomedy5521]

Jesus Christ! How he controlled that ball with chest with that kind of pressure in the 18 yeard box... Fvckin hell!

[@chimeziriuchem2017]

Saw that and I was amazed. So calm under pressure and always ready to show his physical side, just one leg and he wins the ball

[@chilledcoke]

A real blocking 4 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@miraclemicahentertainment3824]

This is how most of you will react when conor Gallegher finally leaves Chelsea. Mikel was a legend..i told people that Mikel and Petr cech were my players of the match but because drogba scored the equalizer no one is talking about how brilliant mikel was in that match and how cech saved Robben pk to save Drogba from embarrassment

[@jablejosh7335]

Way ahead of its time in the prem , in his prime he has the same level of technicality as Jorginho with better physical . He's easily a 100M player today.

[@JiggyMiggytv]

He made tackling look effortless.

[@samueliroka5081]

I love Jose Mourinho. But Mikel is one player he spoiled from a playmaker to a defender. If you know, you know.

[@fintan1471]

Phenomenal player

[@mrredlapel]

Obi might have not always been first pick but when things started going wrong he would always rise to the top. Top class player would still do a job for us now .

[@nifeneny]

Can’t forget the Nigeria v. Malawi game. Mikel was a demon that day.

[@obeinnocent9118]

One love obi 🇳🇬 ❤

[@MightyChelseaFC]

He was amazing player for Chelsea and since he left we couldn’t find a replacement 🤔

[@CassanoRay]

Wow I'm speechless 😦 Mikel was underrated

[@tobeleo3558]

Hmmmm...never knew he was this good