Yoane Wissa says midfielder Tottenham sold for £17m is the best he’s ever played with

The whirlwind of transfer deadline day is finally over, and for Yoane Wissa, it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

The striker’s big-money move from Brentford to Newcastle United was one of the day’s headline deals, a transfer set in motion by Alexander Isak’s record-breaking departure to Liverpool.

As he settles into life in the North East and gets to know his new teammates and fans, Wissa has been taking part in a lighthearted Q&A session, offering a glimpse into his personality and his career.

In doing so, he made a surprising and fascinating revelation about who he considers the most talented player he has ever shared a pitch with.

Throughout his career, Wissa has been fortunate to play alongside some genuinely excellent attackers. At Brentford, he formed formidable partnerships with the likes of Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo, two players who have proven their quality in the Premier League time and time again.

So, when asked to name the best player he’s ever played with, you might expect him to choose one of those prolific strike partners.

His answer, however, pointed to a different kind of footballer entirely: a midfield maestro whose vision and technique left a lasting impression on him.

Without hesitation, Wissa named former Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen.

This is particularly interesting because their time together at Brentford was relatively brief. Eriksen’s stint with the Bees was a story of triumph and resilience in itself.

After a serious cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 tournament, many wondered if he would ever play professional football again, let alone at the highest level. His subsequent move to Brentford was seen as a hopeful comeback, but few could have predicted just how impactful he would be.

In just 11 appearances for the club, Eriksen was nothing short of magnificent. His statistics tell part of the story—one goal, four assists, and a remarkable average of 2.7 key passes per game.

But the numbers only scratch the surface of his influence. He became the team’s creative heartbeat, the player who could dictate the tempo of a match and unlock a defense with a single, perfectly weighted pass.

For a striker like Wissa, playing in front of a midfielder with that level of intelligence and technical quality is a dream scenario.

What makes Wissa’s choice so telling is that it highlights the value of pure footballing intelligence over pure physical power or goal-scoring stats.

He didn’t choose the strongest or the fastest player he’s played with; he chose the smartest, the one with the best vision and the most exquisite touch.

Even in a short period, Eriksen’s class was so apparent that it overshadowed all other partnerships in Wissa’s memory.

This insight offers Newcastle fans a hint about what kind of player they are getting. Wissa is a striker who appreciates and thrives on quality service.

His admiration for a playmaker like Eriksen suggests he is a forward who makes intelligent runs and anticipates passes, waiting for that moment of magic from a creative teammate.

As he begins his own journey at St. James’ Park, it will be intriguing to see if he can develop a similar understanding with Bruno Guimarães, another midfielder renowned for his passing range.

For now, his praise for Eriksen stands as a powerful tribute to a player whose quality transcends time, fitness, and club allegiances.