Cyriel Dessers insists he has played for the most 'beautiful, passionate and exceptional' clubs in the world, including Rangers.
The Nigerian international has scored 24 goals in all competitions for the Ibrox side this season, despite receiving plenty of criticism for chances he has missed.
And the 30-year-old insists he has loved every moment at Rangers and he reckons playing for them, Feyenoord and NAC Breda has ensured his career has been a success.
Dessers said: "There is a raw edge to each of these three clubs - Rangers, Feyenoord and NAC Breda.
"That is something I like. Some like a fashionable or stately club, I like clubs where it is very pure and passionate. That is really reflected in these three clubs.
"I also know if you don't perform, it's extra tough. But when it goes well, they are the most beautiful clubs in the world.
"So I am lucky that I have been able to play for three of those clubs that are also truly exceptional in that respect.
"At Rangers, Feyenoord and NAC Breda, my friends and family who come to visit all say: 'wow, this was not normal and I didn't expect it'.
"I think that is something very special and I am proud of it."
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And Dessers, in an interview in a Breda newspaper, admitted he was proud of Rangers' Europa League run to the quarter finals and one goal in particular.
He said: "My goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford was, of course, the pinnacle.
"My brother texted me after the match and said 'do you realise you've just scored at Old Trafford!' You can also look back on that with pride after your career.
"I also spoke to Jose Mourinho after we played Fenerbahce this season.
"I spoke to him once in Italy after a match and when I play against him now, he recognises me. He even came to say hello after the game.
"I think that's quite special. I was a Chelsea supporter as a child, so I really grew up with him.
"Especially when you consider a few years ago I was playing with NAC Breda away to Achilles '29 in the Dutch second division!"
