Leixoes SC and Nigeria U20 starlet Evans Aneni has named Sergio Ramos as his idol, while hoping to emulate the Spanish football icon.
The 19-year-old has been tipped to become one of the world’s sought-after centre-backs in future owing to his defensive skills.
Aneni, having risen through the ranks at his Portuguese outfit and has been a key figure in the Sea Heroes’ U23 squad.
Before football was put on a hiatus owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the Nigeria youth international featured in every game for Leixoes – putting up several man-of-the-match showings.
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In a chat with Goal, the teenager says he has always looked up to the Real Madrid captain as a source of inspiration.