Who Was Your Childhood Sports Hero?

[killamch89]

Growing up, we all had that one athlete who inspired us, whether through their talent, work ethic, or character. Who was your childhood sports hero? Did they motivate you to pursue a particular sport, or did their achievements shape your values?

[Heatman]

The Brazilian Ronaldo is my favorite football hero when I was still a kid. I even had to have a haircut of his punk style haircut when I was growing up. My mother nearly killed me that day when I came back with the haircut 😂 😂. 

[killamch89]

Mine was Zidane. Honestly, the way how he dribbled, ball control and moments of magic were what drew me to him.

[Knight Barida]

Ryan Giggs for me. I grew up watching Manchester United Play, and Ryan was one midfielder that was ever consistent for the Manchester United side. He was one of the players who made me become a Manchester United fan.

[Ja sa bong]

Diego Maradona was my childhood football sports hero. He led Argentina to winning the FIFA World Cup in 1986. It was shame he couldn't win it as a coach too. 

[Heatman]

On 3/25/2025 at 1:55 AM, killamch89 said:

Mine was Zidane. Honestly, the way how he dribbled, ball control and moments of magic were what drew me to him.

Zizou is a legendary player. Mehn, I haven't seen any player like him. He was very successful as a player for both Real Madrid, France and also as a coach too. 

[Ja sa bong]

On 4/6/2025 at 6:26 PM, Knight Barida said:

Ryan Giggs for me. I grew up watching Manchester United Play, and Ryan was one midfielder that was ever consistent for the Manchester United side. He was one of the players who made me become a Manchester United fan.

Ryan Giggs is a dog. He had an eight-year affair with his brother Rhodri Giggs' wife Natasha in 2003 which tainted his marriage. He's rigged with infidelity. Never liked him at all.