Back in August, Ekitike posted a video on his private Instagram where he watches highlights of Neymar, the soccer player who inspired him to pursue a professional career. At the time, it looked like an ordinary gesture of admiration for one’s idol.
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A few months passed – and the story got an unexpected continuation. Neymar personally sent the French forward a signed Santos shirt, showing his respect and attention to the young player.
This gesture became a vivid example of how the legends of modern football influence the new generation – not only on the field, but also off it. For Ekitike, the journey from watching highlights to being recognized by his football idol was a moment he will remember for the rest of his life.
𝑵𝒆𝒚𝒎𝒂𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒐𝒐𝒏 👀✨Back in August, Hugo Ekitike shared a clip on his private Instagram of himself watching Neymar highlights ⚽️🇧🇷
Fast forward a few months… 📆⏩
Ekitike receives a signed Santos shirt from… pic.twitter.com/dkds2uawdU
— 433 (@433) December 19, 2025
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