Compliment Quote by Jason McAteer

I'd compare myself to Zinedine Zidane - a humble guy who just happened to be the best.

— Nicolas Anelka

I always idolized Zidane.

— James Rodriguez

I idolised Zinedine Zidane.

— Rodri

I consider Zidane to be an amazing player who has written football history.

— Fabio Cannavaro

I've said in many interviews how much I admire Zinedine Zidane.

— Jude Bellingham

Zinedine Zidane, he was absolutely fantastic.

— Cafu

Zidane is one of the greatest players in history, a truly magnificent player.

— Zinedine Zidane

My footballing idol is Zinedine Zidane; he was an amazing guy on and off the field.

— Victor Moses

You have to respect Zidane, he's in the history of football.

— Casemiro

For Zidane to say he's impressed - well, that's the greatest compliment! He was my role model, I just loved to see him play,…

— Mats Hummels

Zidane is the master. Over the past 10 years, there's been no-one like him, he has been the best player in the world.

— Zinedine Zidane

Zidane is very sincere, he talks to everyone face to face, and I think that the player thanks him for that.

— Keylor Navas