Yerry Mina has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's mental strength as he named him toughest opponent Everton defender Yerry Mina has praised Cristiano Ronaldo's mental toughness, citing him as the hardest striker he has ever faced. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports Mina, who has played against Ronaldo on several occasions, including during his time at Barcelona and Everton, highlighted the Portugal star's ability to remain focused and composed under pressure. What Mina said Mina revealed that he attempted to distract Ronaldo during a match, but the former Manchester United forward remained unfazed. "The hardest striker I have ever marked is undoubtedly Cristiano Ronaldo," Mina told Relevo. He continued, "His secret? Everything around him. He is never distracted. "I tried to talk to him during the game, but he never listened to me!" Mina said. "He is very strong mentally. I would go up to him, whisper a thousand things in his ear, but he would constantly ignore me." The 38-year-old has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure, and his mental toughness has been cited as a key factor in his success. Ronaldo's impressive career has seen him win numerous accolades, including five Ballon d'Or awards.