In an interview with Spanish expert Guillem Balague's YouTube channel, the Ivory Coast international revealed his affection for the Real Madrid skipper, who turns 35 next month.
Ramos missed his side's 1-0 win in the Champions League against Atalanta on Wednesday night but is working hard to recover from a knee operation in a bid to lift the trophy for a fifth time.
“My greatest inspiration has always been Ramos,” declared the Reds defender. “I've admired him for a long time, because of what he does in football and how he keeps going at a high level.