Ghanaian striker Richmond Boakye Yiadom has heaped praise on Brazil legend Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima.
The 30-year-old forward, who recently became a free agent, agreed to a six-month deal with Selangor FC, aiming to bolster the team's bid for the Malaysia Super League championship during the second half of the season.
Speaking after his move, the former Juventus attacker expressed admiration for Ronaldo, who is regarded as one of the best players to have graced the pitch.
The former Brazilian international had a great career, winning the World Cup and other top trophies during his playing days.
“Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, the Brazilian is my idol. He makes scoring very easy and I prefer a player who scores and can also play and help the team. For me, he was a complete footballer” he said.
Selangor FC currently sits in the second position on the league table, and Boakye-Yiadom's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's attacking prowess.
Boakye-Yiadom's previous club was Al Akhdar, where he made 11 appearances and netted three goals across various competitions in Libya.
Over the course of his career, he has featured for prominent Italian clubs such as Genoa, Sassuolo, Juventus, Atalanta, and Latina. Boakye-Yiadom's journey then led him to Serbia, where he joined Red Star Belgrade.