Top 10 Footballers and their Idols

Top 10 Footballers and their Idols

#10 Marco Reus – worshipped Tomas Rosicky as a child

Marco has been quoted idolizing the Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky. The Arsenal player has imitated Rosicky from the start even wearing sweatbands just as his idol did. That’s the extent to which determination and idolizing can take you. 

#9 Sergio Aguero – huge fan of Michael Owen

Sergio’s motivation to watch Premier League was Michael Owen. As luck was with Sergio, he became an excitement to watch while Owen fell behind. Aguero prefers watching Premier league to all the other matches, thanks to his inspiration.

#8 Fernando Torres- loved Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón (Kiko)

Francisco Miguel, Known as Kiko was a former striker for Madrid, well-known for his marvelous technical ability and active vision on the ground. Torres took a wrong turn when he switched to Chelsea from being a Liverpool player.

#7 Eden Hazard – Zinedine Zidane

Just like other footballers imitating their idols Eden also showed his dedication by wearing a no 10 shirt on field. Although taking his example as the player he wanted to emulate, Hazard still lacks behind in achieving a stature in the Football world.

#6 Andres Iniesta – Pep Guardiola

If someone lived up-to the mark of idolizing someone and acting on it, it’s Andres Iniesta who even became better than the one who inspires him. Pep himself was heard saying Andres would make everyone retire.

#5 Paul Pogba – Kaka

This Midfielder has many an idols but his main inspiration behind football is Kaka. Despite there being many to be look up to, Kaka takes the lead.

#4 Zlatan Ibrahmovic – Ronaldo, Il Fenomeno

Being a childhood idol of Zlatan, Ronaldo played a positive part in his life. Learning from the best, Ibrahmovic followed the path of Ronaldo and played the same teams.

#3 James Rodriguez – Carlos Valderrama

Having earned his team a Golden Boot in the 2014 World Cup, he wants to earn more on his card than his idol Carlos Valderrama. It appears both equally admires each other for their performances.

#2 Cristiano Ronaldo – No particular idol

Ronaldo doesn’t remember having anyone to idolize in childhood. He just started playing for the thrill of it and to score for his National team and indeed score he did and became a favorite for many.

#1 Lionel Messi – Pablo Aimar

No one can question why Messi Idolized Pablo Aimer as he is a Gifted midfielder and creative at his attacking. He was capable of creating chances for his team mates by his exceptional passing and active vision. Messi doesn’t lack behind as he is well-known for his goals