I look up to Harry Maguire– Nigerian Fulham star Calvin Bassey

Calvin Bassey, the talented player from the Super Eagles and Fulham, recently expressed his admiration for Harry Maguire from Manchester United, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Bassey, who spent time in the Leicester City Academy during his developmental years, shared that he has always looked up to the English international, particularly during Maguire’s time with Leicester City.

Maguire, a defender, made a significant move to Manchester United after a successful stint at the King Power Stadium. Although he initially faced challenges at Manchester United under the guidance of Erik Ten Hag, he has recently displayed improvements.

In a recent match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage, Bassey and Maguire found themselves on opposing sides. Despite Fulham’s 1-0 loss, Bassey had words of praise for his role model, highlighting Maguire’s outstanding qualities.

“At the time I was coming through the ranks, and he was one of the players I admired and still do. He’s a top-quality player. Now that I’m playing on the opposite side while he plays for the opposition, he has been offering me advice, as any elite player would,” Bassey remarked.

Bassey also underscored the remarkable impact Maguire had during his time at Leicester City, describing him as a consistent source of inspiration.

He stated: “Indeed, he was exceptional at Leicester and continues to be. What he accomplished for Leicester was truly remarkable.”

As Fulham prepares to face Aston Villa at Villa Park Stadium, the Nigerian defender remains committed to delivering strong performances.