The Real Madrid midfielder is the current FIFA World Player of the Year, but has been rewarded by football's governing body for his talents on two other occasions.

It is easy to see why, as Zidane is one of the game's great entertainers. But he is no simple showman - there is always an end product to his craft. An opponent can be beaten by a silky dribble, a simple stepover or a pass of wonderful vision.

Even Sven rates him as the best player in the world.