Football is one of the most popular sport in the world at the moment.
The players of the game are inspiration to generations who not only learn the game from them but also learn the way of living.
Over the years, we have seen some young stars, with some respectable idols, manage to reach the heights they dreamt off but it is not often that they can surpass their idols.
Here are 11 world class European footballers and the idols that helped them through their childhood and are the reason for their current statuses: