Former Premier League Player Who Thierry Henry Called His Toughest Opponent Now Looks Unrecognisable

Former Premier League defender Taribo West, famously named by Thierry Henry as his toughest opponent, now lives an unrecognisable life working as a Christian pastor. The former Nigerian international retired from professional football following a brief stint with Plymouth Argyle and subsequently founded a church in Lagos in 2014.

West explained that he left football for the pulpit after experiencing a spiritual encounter that changed his path. During his playing career, the centre-back earned 42 international caps for Nigeria, won an Olympic gold medal in 1996, lifted the UEFA Cup with Inter Milan in 1998, and featured in England for Derby County.