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Better than Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah! Wojciech Szczesny reveals 'genius' Barcelona player is the 'most impressive player in my life'

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<p>Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny waxed lyrical about his fellow club team-mate Pedri, naming the midfielder as the most impressive player he has ever played with. Despite playing with stalwarts such as Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, and Mohamed Salah, Szczesny picking Pedri as the one who impressed him the most speaks volumes about the 22-year-old's talent. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pedri had a phenomenal 2024-25 season, and it was no surprise that Barca's domination on all fronts coincided with the midfield technician playing the best football of his career hitherto. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pedri-ballon-dor-barcelona-midfield-maestro-deserves-golden-ball-debate/bltb2693da713aa9a00" target="_blank">Not only did he prove himself to be among the best midfielders in Europe</a>, but also earned <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/generational-footballer-pedri-three-days-break-own-la-liga-record-barcelona-midfielder-best-player-world/blt05b7b14fd6cc6ad9" target="_blank">"best player in the world" and Ballon d'Or shouts from fans</a> on social media. Indeed, Pedri's contributions from midfield played a huge role in helping the Catalans lift the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de Espana trophies.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking on the <em>Foot Truck </em>podcast, Szczesny said: "What Pedri has done this season... I've never seen a season like this from any player. Watching him live, watching him control the game both defensively and offensively... It's incredible. He's the player who has impressed me most in my entire life. I don't know what his genius is, but he doesn't lose possession."</p>

WHAT WOJCIECH SZCZESNY SAID

<p>The 35-year-old will share the dressing room with Pedri at least until 2027, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wojciech-szczesny-contract-extension-barcelona-opens-door-marc-andre-ter-stegen-chelsea-monaco/bltdb02efc846fbdb4d" target="_blank">signing a two-year extension at Barca</a>. He will compete with Joan Garcia for the No. 1 role under Hansi Flick.</p>

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