Dimitar Berbatov names shock EPL player who resembles his play style the most

Dimitar Berbatov gave a surprising answer when asked which Premier League player resmbles his play style the most.

The Manchester United legend was known for his elegant and effortless manner - though some accused him of laziness.

‘There is a saying in Bulgaria that great quality doesn’t require much effort,’ he once said. ‘You’re not going to see me puffing around the pitch.'

Despite being a prolific striker who claimed the Premier League Golden Boot in 2010/11, Berbatov named a midfielder as the player most like him.

And clearly he was comfortable putting old enemy sentiments aside, as the ex-United and Tottenham man named an Arsenal star as his most similar player.

To much shock, Berbatov identified Kai Havertz as the technician who resembles him the closest.

In an interview with Stadium Astro, he was asked which player best relates to his 'calm, composed, but deadly' style.

He replied: 'I don't like comparing, but to answer the question, I need to point out someone.

'The first name popping in to my mind is Kai Havertz.

'The [Bayer] Leverkusen link. Not because I came from Leverkusen and he came from Leverkusen, but he has that way of moving around the pitch, not necessarily in a way that he's in a hurry.

'He's watching, he's studying, he's taking his time. He has a good touch on the ball as well. I like him to be honest and I wish him all the best at Arsenal.'

Berbatov signed for Tottenham from Leverkusen in 2006 for £10.9million, becoming the most expensive Bulgarian player ever.

Havertz traded the Bundesliga club for Chelsea in 2020 in a £62m deal, before completing a £65m switch to Arsenal in the summer.

His performances have split opinion among Gunners fans.

The 24-year-old endured a difficult start and attracted criticism