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Arsenal wing-back Zinchenko: Everyone had their idols, and mine was...

Arsenal wing-back Oleksandr Zinchenko admits Ronaldinho was his hero growing up.

Zinchenko, who joined the Gunners last summer from Manchester City, insists the "greatest player ever" is none other than Ronaldinho.

Zinchenko told Arsenal.com: "Everyone had their idols, and mine was Ronaldinho. For me I'd say he's the greatest player ever.

"When he was at Barcelona. He was just unbelievable.

"There is no doubt how good Lionel Messi is, and everyone has their own tastes and their favourites, but for me the best was Ronaldinho."

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