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Ivory Coast and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure was asked to rate himself amongst Premier League midfield greats.
Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has declared that he does not consider himself among the top 20 midfielders in Premier League history, despite his impressive achievements in the English top-flight.
The Ivorian made the surprising statement in response came during an interview with GOAL, leaving many fans and commentators stunned.
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Toure joined Manchester City from Barcelona in 2010 and quickly became a key player, helping the club win three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and two League Cups.
Over eight seasons, he scored 79 goals in 318 games across all competitions, showing his dominance as a box-to-box midfielder.
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He was voted City's player of the season in 2013/14 after netting 24 goals and was twice named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Despite these accolades, when asked if he would rank himself among the top 20 Premier League midfielders of all time, Toure responded,
"No. I've never been involved in a lot of things when it's coming to the decision.”
“And fans and people sometimes see differently - everyone has an opinion. I accept that,” he added in the video shared by Goal.
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His humility contrasts with the views of many fans and pundits, some ranking him among the Premier League's elite midfielders.
While some acknowledge his peak years were exceptional, they also point to a lack of consistency and longevity compared to other greats.
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Other names often mentioned in the conversation for top Premier League midfielders include Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Roy Keane, and Kevin De Bruyne
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