Martial names Ronaldo, Ronaldinho as his idols

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  • Post published:January 18, 2017

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial named Brazil duo Ronaldo and Ronaldinho as his football hero’s in a quickfire ‘Football & Me’ feature at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old has now revealed his footballing idols of the past, while also discussing his best career goal while playing for the Red Devils.

Who was your football hero growing up?
Ronaldo, the Brazilian one, and Ronaldinho.

What is the greatest goal you’ve ever scored?
It has to be the one against Liverpool on my United debut. Hopefully, I can score against them again.

What was the first football match you ever attended?
Paris Saint-Germain versus Lyon.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My family – my brothers and my dad. My brother Johan plays for Troyes in the French Second Division.

If you could go back in time and play 90 minutes for any side in history, which would it be?
Hmm, I’d go for the French national team in 1998 – the one that won the World Cup.