Conor Bradley names Liverpool dynamo that shares similarity with Cristiano Ronaldo | OneFootball

Conor Bradley names Liverpool dynamo that shares similarity with Cristiano Ronaldo | OneFootball

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·22 March 2024

Conor Bradley names Liverpool dynamo that shares similarity with Cristiano Ronaldo

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Conor Bradley has said that Liverpool teammate Dominik Szoboszlai boasts one particular quality that resembles five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

The youngster is currently away with Northern Ireland over the March international break and is likely to feature in friendlies against Romania and Scotland over the next week.


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The right-back has been in sensational form since emerging as an invaluable member of Liverpool's first-team squad, and he has had the pleasure of playing with some of the world's most talented individuals.

However, when it comes to free kicks, one of his teammates stands out above the rest.

CONOR BRADLEY MAKES CRISTIANO RONALDO COMPARISON

Speaking to the Premier League's YouTube channel, Bradley revealed who the best free-kick taker was at Anfield, with summer signing Dominik Szoboszlai claiming top spot in the starlet's list.

"I think Dom. Between him and Trent [Alexander-Arnold]," said Bradley.

"But just the way Dom hits the ball, I’ve never seen before. It’s a bit like Ronaldo-esque where it just knuckleballs."

Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo is one of the most prolific free-kick takers of all time, netting an astonishing 61 over the course of his illustrious career.

In fact, only eight players have scored more free kicks than the Portuguese star, highlighting just how impressive Szoboszlai must be from dead balls to merit such a comparison from Bradley.

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Premier League Sheffield United v Liverpool Dominik Szoboszlai 8 of Liverpool talks to Trent Alexander-Arnold 66 of Liverpool during the Premier League match Sheffield United vs Liverpool at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, United Kingdom, 6th December 2023 Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images Sheffield Bramall Lane South Yorkshire United Kingdom Copyright: xMarkxCosgrove/NewsxImagesx

Szoboszlai is yet to score a free kick for Liverpool despite many attempts, with Alexander-Arnold having largely retained his spot as the club's first-choice taker.

However, given some of the screamers that the Hungarian midfielder has already produced in Liverpool red, it's only a matter of time before he sends a venomous free kick into the back of the net.

The former RB Leipzig man has scored eight free kicks at senior level over the course of his career, including one last season in the Bundesliga against Stuttgart.

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