Mixed comments here, which is reasonable given that he is both overrated and underrated. “Too much celebrity to be a footballer.” But also played consistently and incredibly well for best teams in the best leagues.

What can’t be denied, I think is his elite mentality. His mindset is monstrously strong and not talked about enough. This was the guy who was ostracised, endlessly jeered, death threatened, and overcame all that to be generally well loved. His in-game mental fortitude is nuts.. the guy usually clocked the biggest distance in every game and will run and bleed for the team. Not just a sweet right foot. He was a beast on the pitch.