Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has revealed that French great Zinedine Zidane was his footballing hero.

Gerrard is considered as one of the greatest ever midfielders in modern times and the Liverpool icon is an idol to many around the world.

Now Gerrard has gone on to speak regarding personal heroes of his own and has stated that Real Madrid legend Zidane was the player he used to look up to the most.

In an exclusive interview with MR PORTER, he said: "John Barnes, Peter Beardsley, Ian Rush, John Aldridge, all the big names at Liverpool.

"When I got a little bit older, towards 13, 14, when I was about to sign a big contract, I used to idolise Robbie Fowler and Jamie Redknapp. Then a bit later on than that, Michael Owen sort of progressed into the first team before me.

"I used to love watching Michael and Jamie Carragher. I've had many, many heroes along the way. Outside of Liverpool I used to love Gazza for England, he was the exciting player.

"Paul Ince, and then Zinedine Zidane and Gheorghe Hagi and Roberto Baggio, Romario, Ronaldo. I just love watching football and footballers that are superb at the sport.

"Zinedine Zidane is probably the number one."