Arriving at Olympique de Marseille as the most expensive recruit in the club's history, Igor Paixão put fans in the pocket thanks to his double against Ajax and his goal against Metz. Be careful not to upset the Marseillais by talking about historic players from the rival club…
The 24-year-old Brazilian, recruited from Feyenoord, responded to a quick questionnaire on the official OM account. And he revealed that his favorite player and childhood idol is none other than… Ronaldinho, the legendary Brazilian who played for PSG before becoming a global icon.
This choice underlines the major influence that Ronaldinho had on an entire generation of Brazilian footballers. Known for his spectacular dribbling, his vision of the game and his joy on the pitch, Ronaldinho left his mark on world football, but also on the youth of Igor Paixão. The latter often explains that the flamboyant style and creativity of the 2005 Ballon d'Or deeply inspired him from his beginnings in Curitiba.
Casa de Papel and LeBron James
At OM, Paixão tries to transpose this inspiration into his own style. Able to create opportunities in small spaces, dribble and surprise defenses, he embodies this idea of free and imaginative football. If his admiration for Ronaldinho may surprise Marseille supporters, given the Brazilian's passage through PSG, it above all shows the universality of his talent and his impact on Brazilian and international football.
In the other answers given in the short interview, we learn that Igor Paixao's favorite color is blue, his favorite series is La Casa de Papel and his favorite sportsman, non-footballer, is LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers.
