AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw admits he grew up following Yaya Toure.

Thiaw has been outstanding for Milan in his first season in Italy.

Asked about his heroes, the youngster admits he followed Ronaldinho at Milan, though focused his game on another icon.

Quizzed about his favourite Milan player, Thiaw said: "It was Ronaldinho.

"When I was a kid, however, my idol was Yaya Toure. I used to play in midfield and I liked him, his style of play."