Kiana Dufour: 🗣 “I became a footballer because of Cristiano Ronaldo. He is my role model. Ronaldo ignites something inside me, and I want to score even half as many goals as he has in women’s football.”

In the world of women’s football, inspiration often comes from icons who transcend the sport. For young striker Kiana Dufour, that figure has always been Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking in a recent interview, Dufour openly credited the Portuguese superstar as the reason she chose to pursue a career in football.

🗣 “I became a footballer because of Cristiano Ronaldo. He is my role model. Ronaldo ignites something inside me, and I want to score even half as many goals as he has in women’s football,” she said with determination.

Her admiration for Ronaldo goes beyond his incredible statistics. To Dufour, it is his relentless work ethic, discipline, and hunger to improve that truly set him apart. She believes those qualities are what every aspiring footballer should learn from, regardless of gender.

Still at the early stages of her career, Dufour has already shown glimpses of talent that echo her idol’s relentless drive in front of goal. Coaches and teammates describe her as ambitious, hardworking, and fearless on the pitch.

As women’s football continues to grow globally, role models like Cristiano Ronaldo not only inspire male players but also pave the way for young female athletes like Kiana Dufour to dream big. Her goal is simple yet powerful: to write her own story while chasing the greatness that first motivated her.

With such passion and determination, Kiana Dufour could very well become one of the next stars of women’s football — perhaps even scoring her way to a legacy inspired by, but uniquely her own.