Wearing his number 25 jersey - Emmanuel Adebayor reveals Arsenal icon Kanu was his idol

Adebayor was renowned for his pace, strength, and clinical finishing in the Premier League

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that Nwankwo Kanu, another forward who wore the No. 25 for the Gunners, was his idol growing up.

Adebayor, who played for Arsenal from 2006 to 2009, said in an interview with Kanu's YouTube channel that he "always wanted to be like him." in the team. He describes the Nigerian striker as a “legend,” and says that he was always a fan of his playing style.

Kanu won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League with Arsenal

Kanu, who played for Arsenal from 1999 to 2004, won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League with the club. He was known for his skill, creativity, and goalscoring ability.

He was also a member of the Nigerian national team that won the 1996 Olympics. He is considered one of the greatest African footballers of all time.

Adebayor said that he was inspired by Kanu's success and that he tried to emulate his style of play.

"I always wanted to be like him," Adebayor said. "I wanted to score goals like him. I wanted to play like him.".

Adebayor went on to have a successful career in his own right. He played for a number of top clubs, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur.

He also played for the Togo national team and was the team's all-time leading scorer.