João Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo, two models by Tiago Santos

Tiago Santos’s appearance at a press conference was an opportunity to get to know the young Lille full-back better, who revealed the identity of the men who inspire him.

Arriving from Estoril during the summer, Tiago Santos (21) is gradually discovering the rough edges of French football, which he has already encountered several times since the start of the season. In addition to the field, it is now the media that he confronts with ease. This Saturday, the Portuguese was present at a press conference and we can say it, he excels in the exercise. Talkative and expressive, he does not close the door on any subject while still managing to demonstrate originality. An opportunity for journalists to get to know him better. He notably revealed the identity of the players who inspire him, first in his early days, then today: “I like (João) Cancelo. We really have excellent full-backs, including Cancelo. I really like watching him play. He’s a very good player. When I was younger, I preferred more attacking players. Cristiano Ronaldo has always been my idol”he confided before traveling to Clermont this Sunday, for the 15th day of the championship.