The coveted award went to Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo but Hiddink belives the Reds number eight is a better team player.
"I very much prefer Gerrard," said Hiddink.
虽然这个奖项的最终得主是来自曼联的C罗,但希丁克认为,杰拉德更像是一名团队球员。
“说实话,我更喜欢杰拉德。”希丁克说。
"He has superb technical and tactical qualities and I admire his spirit and attitude on the pitch. It has everything to do with his passion for the game and my passion for football.
"He is a player who fans can identify themselves with and a man who carries the love for his club on his club badge. He wears the shirt of Liverpool with pride.
"There is not another player in the world who combines all those qualities. He is the type of player who appeals so much more to me than Cristiano Ronaldo.
“我想这个世界上没有谁能像杰拉德这样集万般于一身了。他比C罗更能吸引我。”
"Of course, Ronaldo entertains the crowds and has great skills. But it is too much glamour and show. Gerrard, Barcelona's Xavi and Messi are not as much focused on themselves. They focus on the the team performance."