New Orlando Pirates defender Wayde Jooste said he grew up modelling his game around Manchester United legend David Beckham.
The 29-year-old liked how Beckham used to cross the ball and take free-kicks, and he wanted to be just like him as a professional.
"Growing up I always used to watch David Beckham. I used to like how he crosses the ball and how he takes free kicks. I always liked to be like him," Jooste told the Pirates website.
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Jooste revealed that he then admired Juventus attacker and Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo when he became prominent.