The former Norwich City youth player chose a move to Major League Soccer instead of the lower levels of English football and he is pleased with his decision.
At first, the idea of being at the same club as Kaka seemed absurd to Kyle Callan-McFadden, but now it's no big deal.
The 20-year-old defender from Donegal opted to take the road less traveled when he joined Orlando City in October 2015, a decision that has subsequently led to him rubbing shoulders with an icon of modern football.
As he prepares for the 2016 Major League Soccer season, McFadden is relishing working with the former Real Madrid star, but admits that initial interactions were daunting.