Sadio's story is the classical heroes journey and and archetype for African football players. Blessed with exceptional talent, he sets out from his village to find his destiny in the world - defying his family, social structures, doubters and injuries - to come back triumphant and able to help those around him.

• Sadio Mané
• Jürgen Klopp
• Mohamed Salah
• Georginio Wijnaldum
• Virgil van Dijk
• Naby Keïta
• Kalidou Koulibaly
• Cheikhou Kouyaté