Real Madrid’s young forward, Rodrygo, recently opened up about his admiration for club legend and Portugese, Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers a superhero and a role model.
In a candid reflection on his childhood influences, the Brazilian, Rodrygo expressed his longstanding admiration for Ronaldo, acknowledging that he has been following the Portuguese star’s career trajectory since he was a child.
Rodrygo’s reverence for Ronaldo underscores the profound impact that legendary players can have on the aspirations and development of emerging talents like himself.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is my role model. He is like a superhero,” Rodrygo said (via Madrid Xtra on X).
“I have always followed him since I was little.
“He was the player I admired the most. I don’t know him personally that much but I saw him once and I was able to take a picture with him.”
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