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Fabio Cannavaro reveals the only striker he feared playing against

The Italy legend is considered one of the greatest defenders of all time despite his small stature but there was one forward who kept him up at night

Former Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro has revealed that Ronaldo was the only striker he feared during his playing career.

The ex-Italy captain, who was named the world's best player after leading his country to World Cup glory in 2006, spent 18 years in Serie A and La Liga.

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Cannavaro won 136 caps for the Azzurri and is considered one of the greatest centre-backs of all time despite standing under 5' 10" tall, but there is one forward who challenged even his fearlessness.