Former Chile international Ivan Zamorano believes Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal is the best in the world in his position.
Vidal has established himself as a key figure at Bayern Munich since his move from Juventus last year.
The 28-year-old has the chance to clinch a domestic double in his maiden campaign with the Bavarians when they face Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal final on Saturday.
He is also expected to be vital to Chile's hopes of retaining their Copa America crown in the summer and ex-Real Madrid and Inter striker Zamorano has lauded his abilities.
"Vidal is the best defensive midfielder in the world," he told Omnisport.
"We are very proud of him. What he has done in Europe is extraordinary. He won the Serie A title with Juventus and now the Bundesliga title with Bayern in his first year, it is fantastic.
"He is the best in the world in his position and you can see it in each game he plays with Bayern and Chile. He has become a leader who somehow defines what a coach wants from a player on the pitch.
"Hopefully he can keep performing at this level for many more years - that would be very good for our national team."
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