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'Ramos is my idol' - Leixoes SC’s Aneni on Real Madrid great

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.