Cristiano Ronaldo’s Enduring Legacy: How Real Madrid’s Stars Still Draw Inspiration from the Football Icon
- Ronaldo’s Professionalism Continues to Inspire Madrid’s Stars
- Endrick Credits Ronaldo as His Biggest Idol and Inspiration
- Madrid Players See Ronaldo’s Approach as a ‘Reference’ for Success
By Luke Power
Published: 04:07 EDT, 31 July 2024 | Updated: 04:07 EDT, 31 July 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence on Real Madrid’s stars extends beyond his playing days, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. drawing inspiration from his professional approach to the game.
Ronaldo’s dedication to fitness, nutrition, and rest has set a high standard for his former teammates, who have dubbed his approach the “Ronaldo method.” This intense focus on self-improvement has rubbed off on the current squad, who are determined to follow in the footsteps of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Real Madrid’s stars are reportedly inspired by the professional approach he took at the club
Ronaldo’s impact on the club is still felt, even after his departure in 2018. His commitment to excellence has created a culture of hard work and dedication, which is now the benchmark for the team.
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Endrick, who recently joined Real Madrid, has spoken publicly about the significant influence Ronaldo has had on his career. He has hailed Ronaldo as his “biggest idol” and has credited him with inspiring him to join the club.
Endrick said that it was because of Ronaldo that he wanted to join Real Madrid since childhood
Kylian Mbappe’s unveiling as a Real Madrid player also bore striking similarities to Ronaldo’s own presentation in 2009, with fans speculating that he had watched it for inspiration.
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For the likes of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Arda Guler, “Cristiano’s Madrid is a reference” for how to dominate football, with the Portuguese star’s approach serving as a benchmark for success.
Players such as Vinicius Jr. see Ronaldo as a ‘reference’ for how to approach training and care