Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo kept his foot in the soccer world, he has enjoyed a career like none other. Especially his domestic career, where he played for some of the best clubs in the world. However, his time at Real Madrid stands apart. During his tenure, the striker left an indelible mark, thus leaving a legacy. But as of today, things stand differently for both the player and the club.

After leaving the La Liga side almost a decade later, Ronaldo embarked on a different domestic journey. On the other hand, Madrid had to fill the void left by the CR7. Eventually, they managed to find a new star, who is now leading them to glory. In fact, the star that has now filled Ronaldo’s shoes was inspired by the Portuguese superstar himself.

Which Real Madrid star was inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo?

Shortly after Ronaldo left Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid’s biggest task was to find his replacement. In the midst of their search, they were able to find a perfect gem from Brazil, Vinicius Jr. While the speedy winger took his time to settle in, he went on to become an important element of the squad. In fact, his efforts were duly noted by Los Blancos, who made him the club’s new No. 7.

The shirt does carry a lot of weight, given the history of prior owners. Hence, Vini took his time to speak on the occasion. In an interview with Marca, while talking about becoming the new No. 7, his inspiration turned out to be Ronaldo. “I’m very grateful to wear this jersey that many other great players have worn,” he said. “I am inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo because I’ve watched all of his games and he marked an era at the club. He’s an idol for me.”

The Brazillian was giving the interview with his attacking partner Rodrygo, who is apparently the new No. 11 of the club. He also spoke about the number change, saying what the number means to him and how he liked it since childhood. Rodrygo revealed his inspiration for the number as the 6X Champions League winner, Paco Gento.

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Indeed, Vinicus’ inspiration shows what kind of impact Ronaldo has left at the Spanish club. Certainly, he’ll be looking to live up to the number’s expectations and handle the burden of it. Furthermore, the CR7’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary as his legacy continues to inspire generations of footballers and fans alike.

The legendary legacy of CR7 at Real Madrid

In the summer of 2009, Real Madrid broke all transfer records to secure the services of Ronaldo from Manchester United. The Portuguese superstar arrived at the Bernabéu with high expectations on his shoulders, and he didn’t disappoint. Over the course of his nine-year stay, he shattered numerous club records and set new benchmarks for others to chase. The striker deliberately wrote his name in the history books after winning major accolades, both individually and collectively.

The former Sporting CP man won four Champions League, three FIFA Club World Cup, three UEFA Super Cups, two La Liga’s, two Spanish Cups, and two Spanish Super Cups. On an individual front, he won four Ballon d’Or’s, three UEFA Best Players in Europe, and two FIFA The Best. Aside from this, out of 438 appearances, he scored 450 goals and bagged 131 assists. Indeed, his time at Real Madrid will forever be cherished as a golden era in the history of the Galacticos.

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