The title says its all. It can be your idol, some footballer that you admire since a kid, coaches, anyone. Do tell what is it about him that makes you think he's a perfect role model for you.

For me, Teddy Sheringham is always a perfect example of someone who simply loves football. I remember there's an article not so long ago quoted him saying "I would join any club who wants me, even if they pay me 50 pounds a week, as long they let me play football". Despite his age, his ability to play football is amazing. He doesn't simply retire and enjoy his good life after that. I guess when you're so passionated about a sports, you don't mind about your age huh? Hope he can still continue playing even after his 50s(near impossible though )

This post has been edited by mxxuang: Dec 1 2006, 04:20 AM

Diego Forlan. He taught me how to miss at close range where the goal is open wide, and then to tap the ball into the side netting. He also taught me after doing that must cover ur face with ur jersey.

not christiano ronaldo?? last two week, 2 times open goal also miss.

Alan Smith.

Bloody player and i mean literally..

the passion of wayne rooney and alan smith

edit: typo

This post has been edited by driftmeister: Dec 1 2006, 09:05 AM

No one mention David Beckham yet?

For me, the best crosser I have seen

Pavel Nedved, Grygera, and Jankulovski:

Nedved have the pace and shooting.
Grygera have that dmned header.
Jankulovski clearance is really great

Ronaldo - when he was playing for PSV and Barca.
Explosive pace and deadly finishing, he's still the number 1 striker for me.

Hey didn't the topic say which footballer inspires u the most not which one u admire the most la...

For me i have to say Raul for his never say die spirit on the pitch and his undying loyalty to his club. And he's a UN Goodwill Ambassador as well

ashley cole, teach me to go for money regardless.

Stevie G for his tireless, never-say-die attitude.

ZOLA, size doesnt matter...

David Beckham.. totally inspires me out and off field..

roy keane...u kena diao kaw kaw by him if u can't get his ball from his passing

Bill Shankly - Wasn't much of a player but was nonetheless a great man. He always put the fans first and inspite of his stature, was always humble and had time for the people. He was also a great motivator who's sense of humour was second to none. The fact that The Shankly Gates and The Shankly Statue were erected in his honour speaks volumes of what the fans and the people at the club thought of him.

Jamie Carragher - A consummate professional that chooses to spend time in his hotel room watching football videos and programmes instead of going out to party, during away games or tours. Totally devoted to the cause of his club and reinforced Shankly's saying, "It's not your leg son, it's Liverpool's leg" when he not once but twice strained his groin while making timely interceptions against AC Milan in Istanbul. Loyalty is also one of his strongest traits as exhibited when asked if he ever thought of moving to a bigger club. Carra replied, "who's bigger than Liverpool?". While Steven Gerrard may be the talisman of Liverpool Football Club, Carra is surely it's epitome.

Wouldn't say inspire but for me it's Ronaldinho.

fren,

every 1 has their own player

he inspire me not do make simple mistake in our life and career

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Ronaldinho, i love the stunt he did which makes my soccer section in the evening become more entertain because me and my friend will try do the some stunt in "Ronaldinstyle" when warming up. Anyway his creativity inspired me that we can play soccer by not only use our feet but every part of our body, of course excluded our hands lolz.

But what about being a life inspiration? While we do admire certain footballers for their skills, I think the intent of this thread was for us to pick players with certain characteristics that inspire us. That person need not be picked based only on talent and ability with the ball.

Gabriel Bastituta

He remember me what is goal and inspire me what to do for a striker.