The world’s best footballers are idolised by millions of people around the world.
But who were the idols of some of the players playing in the Premier league today?

Son Heung-min
“Ji-Sung Park. He was my idol.”
Michail Antonio
“Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario and Ian Wright. Loved them. You can tell why I watched them. Charisma, character. They had it all.”
Virgil van Dijk
“Ronaldinho. Fantastic player. Full of joy, Quality. Definitely my idol.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold
“Steven Gerrard.”
Reece James
“Didier Drogba. When I was young I was a striker.”
Phil Foden
“David Silva. I got to watch him a lot coming through the academy. Got to play with him too.”
Phil Foden
“David Silva. I got to watch him a lot coming through the academy. Got to play with him too.”
Bruno Fernandes
“Ronaldinho. I liked his happiness playing football.”
Riyad Mahrez
Lionel Messi
Mohamed Salah
“Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario, Francesco Totti.”
Jadon Sancho
“Ronaldinho.”
Kevin De Bruyne
“When I was young it was Michael Owen. I can remember his goal in World Cup 1998 against Argentina.”
Sadio Mane
“Ronaldinho. Skills, dribbling.”
Mason Mount
“Frank Lampard, Luka Modric, Xavi, Andres Iniesta.”
Scott McTominay
“I’ll probably say Zinedine Zidane or Lionel Messi.”
Declan Rice
“John Terry. His leadership, the way he played, the way he applied himself on the pitch… he was everything I wanted to be as a footballer.”
Kieran Tierney
“Henrik Larsson. Growing up as a Celtic fan, I think everyone’s answer is the same.”
Wilfried Zaha
“My footballing idol was Ronaldinho. I used to watch loads of YouTube videos of him. I still do before my games.”

GOAT -Ronaldinho !!!