Tottenham Hotspur starlet Nathan Oduwa, who is currently on loan at Rangers, has revealed that Ronaldinho is his footballing idol.

The 19-year-old winger, who is flourishing during his loan spell at one of Scotland's giants, is renowned for trying tricks and pieces of skill on the pitch.




Oduwa even angered Alloa Athletic earlier this season when he flicked the ball over one of their player's head.

And Oduwa has revealed who his footballing inspiration is, pointing to none other than Brazil legend Ronaldinho.
 


He was asked who is footballing idol is during a Twitter Q&A and replied: "Ronaldinho full stop. He just made me smile every time I watched him on the TV and he played with a smile as well."

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"He just showed me how playing football allows you to express yourself and you just have the freedom to do what you want with the ball at your feet on the pitch", Oduwa added.

Oduwa is currently honing his skills at Ibrox ahead of a return to White Hart Lane, where he will hope to put himself in the first team mix under Mauricio Pochettino.

The winger has made a total of 15 appearances for Rangers in all competitions, providing his team-mates with four assists in the process.