Many football fans have Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo and Iniesta etc as their idols. But do we know the idols to these superstars? Below we look at some modern day superstars and their idols.
Messi-Pablo Aimar
The former Argentine international nicknamed “The Clown” has always been hailed as a magician on the pitch. He is in the position of the front waist. His skills are exquisite, his feet are exquisite and his belt is elegant. He is a rare one. Midfielder. Although his life has not played in the giants, but his tactical awareness and playing style, left so many people impressed. Among many fans, Messi is one of them. Whether in private or in public, Messi told others more than once that Pablo Aimar is his idol. He once said: “The first player I really admire is Aimar. I have seen a lot of players. I haven’t remembered most of them, but I am very impressed with Aimar. He is the first. Enter the name in my mind.”
Neymar idol: Robinho
Neymar’s idol is Robinho, known as the “cycling boy”. Neymar expressed his admiration for Robinho’s appreciation more than once. “I like Robinho since I was a child. When he played in Santos, I imitated his kicking action. When I was 10 years old, I witnessed Santos won the league title. I told everyone that Robinho is my biggest idol.”
Antonie Griezmann: David Beckham
Gleizman once said in an interview, “My idol is Beckham, but I don’t have his right foot and so I can’t imitate everything he does. He was big both on and off the pitch and one day I would like to be like him too/
Buffon idol: Nkono
I played as a midfielder up untill I was twelve years old. After watching Cameroon play in the 1990 World Cup with Nkono on goal, I changed into a goalkeeper with him as my Inspiration-Buffon
Kylian Mbappe : Zidane
Most people compare Mbappe with Henry due to their speed and goal scoring exploits but in an interview Mbappe said is his all time idol:
“I have a lot of idols, but my first idol is Zidane, he made me fall in love with football. Henry is a great player and I am honored to be compared to him, but as I have repeatedly stressed, “Everyone is writing their own story.” Comparing a person who has not achieved any 18-year-old with Henry is not Fair, if I am good enough, I don’t want to be seen as a young man who is 18 years old and who can’t do anything.”
Benzema : Ronaldo
Benzema on Ronaldo: “Ronaldo is the best player in the world. He is fast, skilled, creative, and good at taking opportunities. When I am a child, I will pay attention to everything he does. If one day I can be a teammate with him, I will pass the ball to him, and for me he is unique.”
Zidane’s : Francescoli
Zidane’s idol is Uruguay’s “Prince” Enzo-Francisco. Francisco once played for the French club Marseille. Zidane once played Francisco in a Charity match and even named his second son after the Uruguayan.
Cristiano Ronaldo : Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first Idol was Luis Figo but he later changed and said he is his own Idol as he doesn’t want to be compared with other players. Besides, there can only be one Cristiano Ronaldo.