VIDEO: ‘These four stick in my mind’ – Tottenham star Micky van de Ven picks Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo & two legendary defenders as childhood heroes

Every professional footballer grew up idolising the greats of the game, and Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven is no exception. Taking a brief break from his defensive duties, the Dutchman shared exactly which legends inspired him the most as a youngster.

While attending the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ultimate Grudge Match, Van de Ven was put on the spot by GOAL and asked to name the players he loved watching while growing up.