"Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be. He has great passing ability, can tackle and scores goals, but most importantly he gives the players around him confidence and belief. You can’t learn that. Players like him are just born with that presence.” French legend Zinedine Zidane, giving Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard his vote as the best player in the world.