First - Mogga. He was just *everything* I wanted to see in a player as a young lad, and as a centre-half myself. A leader, committed, no-nonsense and absolutely driven. He'd run through brick walls for our club.
Current - Johnny Howson. For me, the epitome of an absolute professional. Even at his age he just keeps getting better and better. During his time here he's become more and more a favourite of mine.
Ever - Very difficult choice. The best player is Juninho, and I adore him. For my money one of the best players in the league during his first stint, and argulably the best. In a better team he'd have won everything IMHO. Despite this he's a very humble guy and for some reason adores a little town called Middlesbrough on the other side of the world from Sao Paulo. However, I also love George Boateng too for very different reasons.