“I Am Similar To Messi,” 22-Year-Old Arsenal Star Boasts

Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira has said that his playing style is similar to that of Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi.

Infoexpert24 reports that the Portuguese creative midfielder also admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo was a player he admired as a child.

Vieira joined the Gunners during the summer transfer window and has excelled on the field this season, although injuries have limited his playing time.

The 22-year-old has compared his playing style to that of the Argentine legend, but he acknowledges that Ronaldo’s work ethic and commitment have been an influence to him.

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He has only started one Premier League game this season, but he underlined his worth by scoring a spectacular goal against Brentford.

Fabio Vieira

According to the interview posted on Arsenal website, Vieira said: “The two biggest influences for me are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

“Ronaldo not because he is Portuguese, but he is really someone who really inspires others with his work ethic, how he had to leave his family and his comfort zone to sign for Sporting, and for him to build the career that he has built inspires everyone.

“Messi is more to do with my style of play. I am similar to Messi and I appreciate the way that he plays,” he added.

Continuing his plaudits for the Manchester United forward, he described what distinguishes Ronaldo.

“I met him with the national team as we would both be at the gym, and again recently in our game at Manchester United. He would always provide support and give advice to young players.”

Vieira has never played at the senior level for Portugal’s national team and is therefore unlikely to be picked in the World Cup roster.

This might be good news for Arsenal since he will be able to fully concentrate on his fitness before Boxing Day, when the Premier League play resumes.