Liverpool Starlet Ojo Names Ronaldinho, Messi As His Football Idols

England U19 international Sheyi Ojo has named Ronaldinho and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as his football idols.

Born in Hemel Hempstead, England exactly nineteen years ago, the attacking midfielder was responding to questions from the official website of Liverpool, as the Anfield side celebrated with him on his birthday.

“My football idols have been Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi. My nickname growing up was Ronaldinho, ” says Ojo to liverpoolfc.com.

Asked to describe his playing style, the Liverpool number 54 replied : “I always describe my playing style as someone who likes to get on the ball, make things happen and I like to dribble a lot and obviously scoring great goals.”

Sheyi Ojo also disclosed that his father has been the biggest influence in his football career to date.

“The biggest influence in my career is got to be my dad, he’s always being there for me and he’s always obviously trying to hep me improve as a player and as a person.”

Last season, Ojo made eight appearances in the Premier League and notched three assists.

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