{"id":910169,"date":"2026-09-26T08:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T08:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/910169\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T08:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T08:54:12","slug":"lamar-jackson-names-the-legendary-brazilian-soccer-star-he-would-compare-himself-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/910169\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamar Jackson names the legendary Brazilian soccer star he would compare himself to"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ahead of the NFL\u2019s first-ever game in Rio De Janeiro, Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson agreed with a comparison to one of soccer\u2019s greatest legends.<\/p>\n

Lamar Jackson may not have won a Super Bowl yet, but he is one of the NFL\u2019s most accomplished quarterbacks. The two-time MVP is a unique and electrifying talent, one of the league\u2019s most entertaining stars. <\/p>\n

Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are set to play in the league\u2019s first-ever game in Rio De Janeiro this weekend. They will take on the Dallas Cowboys at the iconic Maracan\u00e3 Stadium. <\/p>\n

Brazil is arguably the world\u2019s biggest soccer nation, having produced many of the game\u2019s greatest stars. Asked about a comparison with one of those legends, Lamar agreed that he sees the similarities. <\/p>\n

\"SoccerPhoto by liewig christian\/Corbis via Getty ImagesLamar Jackson agreed with a comparison to Brazilian soccer great Ronaldinho<\/p>\n

Ronaldinho is a name synonymous with soccer. The dazzling attacker was known for his elite footwork, incredible control, and propensity for making unbelievably highlight plays. <\/p>\n

For anyone who has followed Jackson\u2019s career, it would not come as a surprise to hear him described in the much the same way. So when the comparison was suggested to him, the 29-year-old agreed. <\/p>\n

Lamar Jackson was asked what soccer player he would compare himself to. He said he\u2019s not sure but accepted the reporter\u2019s suggestion of Ronaldinho.<\/p>\n

That was our comparison too!https:\/\/t.co\/Wa495qy47i<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 25, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

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\u201cLamar Jackson was asked what soccer player he would compare himself to,\u201d Ravens\u2019 Editorial Director Ryan Mink shared on X. \u201cHe said he\u2019s not sure but accepted the reporter\u2019s suggestion of Ronaldinho. That was our comparison too!\u201d<\/p>\n

During his career, Ronaldinho won nearly every major honour in the world of soccer. He was a World Cup champion with Brazil, and won the Spanish and Italian leagues with legendary clubs like Barcelona and AC Milan. <\/p>\n

Who is on your Baltimore Ravens Mount Rushmore? \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <\/p>\n

Debate your four greatest Ravens in the comments below!<\/p>\n

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If Lamar can achieve comparable success in the NFL, he will also go down as one of the greatest to ever do it. For now, he has an opportunity to wow the crowd at the Maracan\u00e3, just as Ronaldinho did many times in his career. <\/p>\n

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