I'm a fan of how Zinedine Zidane ended his career, right after a World Cup.
I would love to have a career like Zinedine Zidane. He stopped playing, took some time, realised he liked coaching, and started working in the youth academy. I could follow a similar path.
The footballer I've admired most in the last ten years is Zinedine Zidane... one of those rare individuals who had the skill but also incredible vision.
Zinedine Zidane, he was absolutely fantastic.
I have good memories with Zinedine Zidane, he defended me a lot of times, and I thank him for the confidence he had in me.
Zinedine Zidane knows how to deal with me.
I learned a lot from Zinedine Zidane with the national team.
My footballing idol is Zinedine Zidane; he was an amazing guy on and off the field.
I'd compare myself to Zinedine Zidane - a humble guy who just happened to be the best.
I'd compare myself to Zinedine Zidane... a humble guy who just happened to be the best
Iniesta - he is the Zinedine Zidane of the team, because he can do whatever you want him to with the ball.
Steve McManaman once described Zinedine Zidane as ridiculous. You can't get a higher compliment than that.
Zinedine Zidane could be a champion sumo wrestler. He can run like a crab or a gazelle.
The best I've played against is Luis Figo. As for team-mates, it has to be Zinedine Zidane. He made things easier for everybody.
I have played against, but not with, Zinedine Zidane and would liked to have played with him.
I really admire Zinedine Zidane and Frank Lampard. They are really skilful, and I like the way they shoot from distance.