Lesley Ugochukwu, a top player for Chelsea, has said that Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel was his childhood hero.

Mikel, like Lesley Ugochukwu a former midfielder for the Blues, told the team’s website that he enjoyed seeing the Nigerian play in the Premier League.

If Ugochukwu can achieve even half of what Mikel did during his time at Chelsea, he will have a very successful career at Stamford Bridge.

While playing in west London, the Nigerian international won multiple trophies, including the Premier League and the Champions League.

Ugochukwu Lesley admired her idol, John Obi Mikel Ugochukwu has said that he idolized both Mikel and Arsenal great Patrick Vieira when he was a kid.

Frenchman grew fond of John Mikel Obi while watching the Premier League. I’m a midfielder. Moreover, I was often compared to Patrick Vieira by my coaches. The footage I saw of him proved that he is a very good player.

John Obi Mikel 2.0.

Ugochukwu, who is only 19, still has plenty of time to become a footballing superstar. He could one day surpass Mikel’s career achievements.

Ugochukwu can, if he so chooses, model his performance after the Chelsea great because they occupy the same position on the field.

We did not anticipate Ugochukwu’s involvement this season under Mauricio Pochettino. Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia were both summer acquisitions for Chelsea, joining Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher.

A loan looked to be the wisest decision for the midfielder following his arrival from Rennes. However, he has been getting opportunities so far due of the injuries Chelsea have picked up this season, allowing him the chance to start his own quest to becoming a Blues legend himself.