Arsenal centre-half is celebrating his 32nd birthday today, and while many would regard him as a decent enough defender, it's not his ability to play the game that endears him to fans.Rather, it is his willingness to take risks, run with the ball and generally do something a little bit different to what you might expect from a conventional central defender.
With that in mind, Daily Star Sport have looked at the six biggest mavericks in football, starting with the Brazil nut himself.
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