Palermo star Javier Pastore admits he models his game on Barcelona ace Lionel Messi.
Pastore confirmed earlier this season the interest of Barca in his transfer.
Interviewed on FIFA's official website, he said: "I'm pleased to share Lionel's footballing philosophy. But what's really fun is playing alongside him [for Argentina].
"We're similar off the pitch in that we're both shy, but we change once we're out on the pitch.
"He's the best player in the world and the best person too. When you play with him it's like having five teammates alongside you.
"He's a different kind of player, he'll pull off a move or play you the ball when your opponent least expects it.
"The Palermo President likes and really values me, but there's only one Leo and he's the best in the world.
"I just try to play my game as well as I possibly can."
