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title: "Rangers: Ianis Hagi compared to Zinedine Zidane"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Features"
published: "2020-10-15T15:00:26Z"
modified: "2020-10-15T15:00:26Z"
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# Rangers: Ianis Hagi compared to Zinedine Zidane

**Gheorghe Hagi has compared his son, Glasgow Rangers’ Ianis, to France legend Zinedine Zidane.**

### **Hagi compared to Zidane**

Gheorghe himself was a legendary footballer. He appeared for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Galatasaray throughout his career, whilst he helped Romania reach the World Cup quarter-finals in 1994, their best-ever international performance.

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However, Hagi has compared his son to the former Juventus playmaker rather than to himself. [Talking to Der Standard](https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000120891210/gheorghe-hagi-ueber-oefb-team-eine-mannschaft-mit-riesigem-potenzial), the 55-year-old said:

> *“Unlike me he’s two-footed, taller and slimmer.*
>
> *“His style of play is more like Zinedine Zidane than Gheorghe Hagi – but I can live with that too!”*

### Hagi must show his ability in the Old Firm derby this weekend

After a slow start, one whcih saw him [criticised](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/glasgow-rangers-fans-slam-hagi/) by some Rangers supporters, the younger Hagi has burst into life. In his first [13](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ianis-hagi/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/282076) matches of the season, he has one goal and a very impressive seven assists. At [£3m](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5642537/hagi-move-rangers-gheorge-viitorul-600k-windfall/), he is starting to look like a bargain, and Steven Gerrard will be hoping that he continues to progress as he is just 21-years-old. To be compared to a former Ballon d’Or winner is a huge call, but the early signs at Ibrox have at least been positive.

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On Saturday, though, he will encounter another big test. This weekend, the 54-time Scottish champions host Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of the season, and although it will be played without fans in attendence, it will be a tough clash for the Gers. Hagi was brought in to have an influence when things matter – this the perfect opportunity to show that he was worth every penny.

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