When asked to name the three best players he’s played with, Roma forward Paulo Dybala surprised many with his choice.
The 30-year-old included Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as his top two picks, having shared the pitch with them at Juventus and for Argentina, respectively.
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With 450 club appearances under his belt throughout his career, the former Palermo player’s surprising choice wouldn’t have been anticipated by many.
“Messi, Ronaldo and [Gonzalo] Higuain are my three favourite team-mates in the world of football,” Dybala told Al Arabi Al Jadeed via Calciomercato.com.
“Ronaldo, he’s a champion. Playing with him at Juventus was wonderful.
“I learned about the dedication to my profession from him and the desire to win, despite everything I had already achieved.
“I am not surprised that he is also doing well in Arabia. “Although my dream since I was a child was to play with Messi… he is already a constant inspiration.
“To have shared the World Cup victory with him is something I will never forget,” added the Roma star.
Winning the Serie A title five times, Dybala has experienced significant success since he departed his homeland for Italy in 2012.
After making his mark with Palermo, he secured a lucrative transfer to Juventus. Additionally, there’s one coach in particular whom the Argentine forward singled out for special recognition.
“Working with Mourinho was stimulating and represented a significant period of growth for me,” he added.
“A coach who has done a lot in his career, he certainly brings his experience and helps you grow as a footballer.
“Honestly, I don’t know what the future holds for him, but I’m sure he will continue at the top.
“We have a new coach now, Daniele De Rossi, who was an icon here as a player and is now fully committed to his new role. “He is passing on his ideas and it is really inspiring to work with him.”
