Adam Lallana's fine footwork has already cemented him as a Saints legend, but former team-mate Rickie Lambert says Lallana's leadership off the pitch was just as important to their success.
Lallana announced his retirement on Wednesday but will remain with the Saints in a coaching position under new boss Will Still.
"When anyone asks me who's the best player I've played with, I played with this lad probably the most," Lambert told BBC Radio Solent.
"It was just a pleasure to play with him, to be honest. He's such a great lad off the pitch, real good character, and then on the pitch, a real leader.