Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admits he grew up idolising Pablo Aimar.
The Argentine came close to signing for United boss Sir Alex Ferguson during his career.
Mata told manutd.com: "[Roberto] Pompei is one. He was a midfielder for Real Oviedo, who I supported and still support. He also played for Argentina.
"There was Pablo Aimar, who played for Argentina as well, and when I was at Real Madrid I loved watching Zinedine Zidane. He played with so much elegance."
