Daryl Janmaat likens Brian Brobbey to Zlatan and Bony

At 18:30 today, former Netherlands defender Daryl Janmaat compared Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey to former Vitesse forward Wilfried Bony and to legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Studio Oranje podcast, recalling his own battles with the Swedish star at Newcastle.

Janmaat asks whether he ever faced a player with a profile similar to Brobbey, suggesting the Vitesse striker Wilfried Bony as a possible comparison. He adds that he also played against Zlatan Ibrahimovic, noting a different but equally formidable profile.

He describes Zlatan as a "monster", saying he had to look almost straight up because of his height. Janmaat emphasizes that despite the differing profiles, both players are beasts.

Janmaat is a 34‑time Netherlands international, having earned caps for the Oranje. His experience includes playing in the Premier League with Newcastle.

The Studio Oranje podcast also covers the World Cup, Janmaat's own career, and a tactical debate between Louis van Gaal and Ronald Koeman. It further discusses Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey and fellow Dutch international Denzel Dumfries. The discussion highlights the contrasting philosophies of the two coaches.

Listeners can stream the latest episode on Spotify. The podcast invites fans to explore a wide range of Dutch football topics.