Who was your favourite player growing up? Premier League stars reveal their football idols

Some of the Premier League's biggest and best players tell us about their childhood heroes and the ones who inspired them to play the game.

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[rory]

I love how most pick glamorous world-class players like Ronaldinho, Zidane, Messi, Silva, and Vardy picks David Hirst. Good for him.

[FS-zhmp]

KDB was a Liverpool fan whilst he was a youngster in Belgium. There’s a video of him saying he’d love to play there and indeed said his idol was Owen

[-locke-]

This video shows just how amazing Ronaldinho was. Everybody loves his passion for the game, how he smiled all the time he spent on the pitch. Fantastic player in terms of ability. The flair player of all flair players.

He's, of course, my favourite player of all time, too.

[nfyxzol]

Ronaldinho's impact in the modern game is unimaginable. An era with so many legends and he tops it

[lastoneok]

Bruno answer about why Ronaldinho was a brilliant statement "His happiness playing football", Ronaldinho was absolutely a joy to watch always smiling his skill and abilities just outstanding.

[oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

Ronaldinho had a short prime (2002-2006) but made such a big impact. Signings like Eto'o, Deco, Giuly and him changed the course of Barcelona's history and paved the way for the later successes of the club.

[MusicHavenSG]

Salah: Totti.
Kinda figured he would say that for his fellow Roman Alumnus. But really Totti was underrated and literally more loyal to his club than anyone else back there.

[yusufluhar]

Ronaldinho is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers ever and easily the most skillful player ever. If ur talking about aesthetic football and just to enjoy the beauty of the game, Ronaldinho is number 1.

[Saintevangelist]

Park Ji Sung, every Asian players will admire him and place him for their idol

[heyheyhe]

Sonny grew up hoping to play for United one day watching Park on TV. United signed Anthony Martial back in summer of 15 and during the same summer, Son flew under the United’s radar and Tottenham signed him and the rest is history. Funny thing was United saw Sonny playing against them back in September of 2013 when Leverkusen came to Old Trafford during champions league group stage game.

[BestInTheWorldx]

Thierry Henry was my fav, he's the one that emphasized everything what Arsenal FC was abt, class, beautiful football, passion, close bond with loyal fans and elite mentality 🔴⚪

[liammcdonagh]

Park shows how representation in sport is crucial

[hey_im_abhi]

This just truly shows how charismatic Ronaldinho was. Notice how the question is "Favorite Player" and he's arguably the most liked football player on the planet. He might not be the GOAT, but he's definitely FOAT ❤

[terry.wilfred]

There will never be another Ronaldinho, Zidane, Ronaldo(R9) ever again, Lucky are those who were able to see them play. Miss those golden days of football 🥺

[johndoherty]

R9 was just special, not getting to see him weekly just added to his aurora

[sanfordmichelojr]

Mahrez really said Messi ... It's shocking considering the fact that Messi is only 4 years and 8 months older than him

[lohitaddagada]

Thanks to dinho he inspired a whole generation of players

[Jack]

Ronaldinho the legend. Effortless skill

[flamestardanheat]

Ronaldinho is football. Mr Joga Bonito, theres a reason why we all love him. The sauciest to ever do it

[MDHKLHD]

Ronaldinho changed the way I watch football forever. Before that, I watched the game only for result. He was a first player that I have seen who actually played football for fun. I don't think he was trying to compete with anyone. He always smiling even when he got red card. He played the game to enjoy. My favorites are - R9, Zidane, R10, Iniesta, Messi, Neymar. These players made the football look easy and made fans enjoy the game, not just the goals.