February 6th 2024.
Rasmus Hojlund is currently on a hot streak and seems to be enjoying every moment of it. In fact, he recently revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo has always been his idol, and he even included him in his dream Manchester United five-a-side team. Hojlund's admiration for the football legend is no surprise, as he grew up as a dedicated United fan during Ronaldo's first stint at the club.
During that period, Manchester United won three consecutive Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League, with Ronaldo solidifying his position as one of the best players in the world. When asked about his childhood idols from the Red Devils, Hojlund couldn't help but mention Ronaldo as his top pick. He told The United Stand, "It has to be Cristiano. [Wayne] Rooney and [Carlos] Tevez were also amazing, but Cristiano was probably the guy. I remember supporting him and following his journey at United, then watching him during his time at Real Madrid and Juventus, and now he's back again. He has always been my idol."
During his time at Old Trafford, Ronaldo scored an impressive 145 goals in 346 appearances, a feat that Hojlund would love to replicate as he starts to establish himself in the club following his £72million transfer last summer. Interestingly, Ronaldo left Manchester United for the second time just months before Hojlund joined the club, but that hasn't stopped the young striker from looking up to him.
After a slow start, it wasn't until Boxing Day that Hojlund scored his first league goal for United. But since then, he has found the back of the net in every game he has played, except for one, bringing his tally for the season to 10. When asked to name his dream five-a-side team of United players (excluding current players), Hojlund's picks were not surprising. "I need to put Peter [Schmeichel] in goal. Peter because... well, he's Peter. He's Danish and won everything here. He's a legend in Denmark because he won the Euros, so he has to be there," he said.
He also chose Rio Ferdinand for his memorable performances and included Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes in midfield. But the one player that he couldn't leave out was none other than his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. "You still get a balanced midfield and then you can just leave him [Ronaldo] up front," he explained.
It's clear that Hojlund holds a great deal of respect and admiration for Ronaldo, and it's no surprise given the football legend's incredible achievements at Manchester United. As Hojlund continues to make his mark at the club, perhaps he will one day be able to replicate the same level of success and become an idol for future generations of United fans.
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