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Former England striker Michael Owen has revealed who he considers to be the best player he has ever played with. Despite sharing the pitch with legendary names such as Luís Figo, Roberto Carlos, David Beckham, and Steven Gerrard, Owen singled out Zinedine Zidane as the best teammate he has had.

Owen praised Zidane's skills, describing him as a "pure footballer" with exceptional raw touch, quality, and skill, emphasizing that Zidane was born to play football. The two played together during Owen's short stint at Real Madrid between 2004 and 2005. Owen highlighted Zidane's dominance and technical superiority on the pitch as standout traits that made him the best teammate Owen ever played alongside.

In addition to Zidane, Owen has also named several other football greats as part of his best XI of former teammates, including Edwin van der Sar, Rio Ferdinand, and Steven Gerrard. His best XI includes players who are highly regarded for their skills and achievements across club and international football.

This insight into Owen’s view of his former teammates shows the high regard in which he holds Zidane and highlights the depth of talent surrounding Owen throughout his career, both at club level and in international football with England.

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