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.

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“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.”