Jack Grealish revealed who his ultimate football idol is, and it's neither Haaland nor De Bruyne

After achieving a treble of championships with Manchester City and establishing himself as one of the standout players in the world, Grealish shared some personal aspects of his journey. One of the most notable topics was his source of inspiration, which, in his case, comes from his childhood days.

Jack Grealish has surprised everyone by revealing who his childhood idol in the world of football was. Despite being an English player, the Manchester City winger confessed that Colombian forward Juan Pablo Ángel was a key inspiration in his professional career.

Grealish revealed that from a young age, he admired several athletes who motivated him to give his best and excel in the world of football. To the surprise of many, the English player mentioned Juan Pablo Ángel as one of his great role models, which was unexpected for his fans, especially the English ones who were expecting him to mention a national idol.

In a recent interview, Grealish explained that he liked the playing style of the Colombian forward and considered him a talented and influential footballer. He also revealed that he used to imagine that one day he could make the same plays that Ángel did at Aston Villa.

It brought back good memories

These statements sparked memories among Aston Villa fans, as they recalled Juan Pablo Ángel's brilliant performances during his time in the Premier League and everything he did to help his team, giving his all in every game.