Former Real Madrid superstar puts himself above Zinedine Zidane

Based on the recent interview, it is safe to say that James Rodriguez has put himself above the French legend, Zinedine Zidane. The Columbian international also mentioned that he rates himself higher than the Spanish top-flight trifecta of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Barcelona superstar Xavi. In an interview, the former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid attacking midfielder mentioned that while Zinedine Zidane was good and won the World Cup in his prime, he rates himself above the central midfielder. Even though he was asked to compare himself with the likes of ever-young Luka Modric, and tempo-dictators like Toni Kroos and Xavi, the Colombian international rated himself higher. He said:

Zidane was very good, in his prime he won the World Cup, but... James. In my prime, James

James Rodriguez speaks about the Real Madrid move that conspired in 2014

Talking about the move that the Colombian made in the summer of 2014, post the FIFA World Cup, James Rodriguez spoke about how the move happened. Revealing behind-the-screen talks with his agent Jorge Mendes, he said how much Real Madrid wanted him and what Mendes spoke to him about the multi-million dollar move. He mentioned that the super-agent of football asked him to not lose focus and how the proposed move made his game better. James Rodriguez went on to win the World Cup Golden Boot in 2014 for scoring six goals. His volley in the World Cup is not yet forgotten by the fans. 

During the World Cup, (agent) Jorge Mendes told me that Real wanted me. He warned me and said, 'Don't lose focus, okay,' and that gave me more strength. Right after that was the game against Japan, when I came on and scored a goal, then against Uruguay I scored two goals. 

When he told me that, it gave me more strength. I was 22 years old and I said, 'Now I have to play better', and that's when I got the World Cup Golden Boot

Currently, James Rodriguez is plying his trade with Leon, a Mexican league outfit where he has seven G/A to his name in 11 games.