The Brazilian youngster is a huge fan of the Paris Saint-Germain star and aims to follow in his footsteps.
Rodrygo is making a name for himself with Real Madrid and Brazil, but the 20-year-old is still in awe of those he named growing up and believes his compatriot Neymar as “ true genius ”.
The Blancos go a long way following the teammate Casemiro, whom he has described as “a wonder” and “the best defensive midfielder in the world”.
Rodrygo, the winner of NxGn 2020, hopes to be one of the best in the world in the future, with a hot outlook looking to follow in the footsteps of those he holds in high esteem.
What was said?
Asked FIFA official website to take on Paris Saint-Germain talisman Neymar, Rodrygo said:
“And he’s an amazing man. In the short time we’ve been together, it’s had an interesting impact on me. ”
Neymar’s record for Brazil
The 29-year-old, who has been part of the global elite for some time now, has snatched more than 320 goals in a club career that took him from Santos to PSG during a four-year stint in Barcelona .
He has played with some of the best talent on the planet, including the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
While attention has been divided there, Neymar has been a key figure for Brazil for several years.
The Selecao looks to him for inspiration, and he’s often given up when he finds the backcourt 64 times through 103 appearances – with just Pele sitting above him on a famous goal table.
Who else does Rodrygo suggest?
The high-profile striker is one of the latest additions to a long line of Brazilian talent that has gripped the books of the Santiago Bernabeu.
He has enough to survive in that sector, but he doesn’t have to look long to see what it takes to succeed on the toughest levels of sport.
Rodrygo has added Casemiro’s fighting qualities: “Casa is a marvel.
“He is a man who has helped me a lot since I came here. He is an amazing man.
“I saw him play on TV before and I thought he was an amazing player, but he’s even better than I thought. Casemiro is without a doubt the best defensive midfielder in the world. ”
Real will be hoping to see that point over the rest of the season as they look to defend the Liga title and run down another crown in the Champions League – with Liverpool next on the line. agenda there at the level of the final quarter.