L. Bonucci singled out the opponent he feared like the devil.

2024-10-08 17:51 © „Reuters“

Former footballer Leonardo Bonucci faced many famous opponents throughout his career.

The Italian had to stop numerous globally renowned stars, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, it was not those players who became the biggest nightmare for the long-time representative of Turinese club Juventus and the Italian national team.

"My nightmare, which kept me awake at nights, was the then-Atalanta forward Duván Zapata. Oh my, I really couldn't sleep before the match against the Bergamo team," L. Bonucci explained to Sky Calcio Club.

"D. Zapata's strength and physicality made him a true terror for me."

The 33-year-old Colombian mentioned by the Italian is still continuing his professional career and is representing the Torino team this year.