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Zinedine Zidane is one of the most complete players to grace the game of football. The Frenchman has won everything during his playing days and has also developed into a great manager after hanging up his boots.
He guided France to the 1998 World Cup title before being honoured with the Ballon d'Or in the same year.
The midfield maestro featured for clubs like Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid, winning a total of 13 major titles throughout his career.
Zidane's finesse, technique, and flair made him one of the most eye-soothing players to watch. He would often glide through the field, leaving defenders high and dry in the process.
While thousands of people consider him the most gifted footballer, the Frenchman has other ideas. Recently, in conversation with talkSPORT, he was asked about his opinion on the most gifted footballer.
His answer was rather shocking as he picked his compatriot and Arsenal and Barcelona legend Thierry Henry as the most gifted footballer he has ever seen. Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho crossed his mind but he went with the Arsenal legend.
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What did Zidane say about Thierry Henry?
Zidane has always had high regard for Henry. The duo have shared the dressing room for France over the years and were part of the 1998 World Cup-winning team.
Both players had a great tournament, with Henry hammering three goals and Zidane finishing with two. Both of Zidane's goals came in the final against Brazil.
“Ronaldinho is a special player, but Thierry Henry is probably technically the most gifted footballer ever to play the beautiful game," he told talkSPORT.
Overall, Henry boasts sensational numbers in the Premier League. The Arsenal striker has hammered 24 or more goals in five successive Premier League campaigns as he developed a fearful partnership with Dennis Bergkamp.
He dominated the league between 1999 and 2007, where he guided Arsenal to two Premier League crowns, including the famous invincible title in the 2003/04 season. He also won two Player of the Year honours whilst netting 175 goals and providing 74 assists in 258 matches.
While he wasn't as prolific after joining Barcelona, Henry still managed to score 49 goals and produced 27 assists in 121 appearances. He won seven major titles with the Catalans including the historic 2008/09 European treble.
Henry also scored 51 goals in 123 games for Les Blues, guiding them to a World Cup and a European Championship.
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