Casemiro has said that he grew up watching Manchester United under Alex Ferguson and studying Paul Scholes closely, citing the former Red Devils midfielder as a reference point for his game.
talking to DAZN in SpainThe Brazilian was asked which players he admired as a youngster. His reply immediately brought the conversation back to Old Trafford.
He first mentioned Zinedine Zidane. However, he made it clear that Manchester United's era of dominance under Ferguson had a major impact on him.
"Especially, especially Zidane. Of course Zidane is number one, for me he is the one I always look at closely." Casimiro said.
“But I also watched a lot of football in the period when United was winning everything [Alex] Ferguson. So one player I really liked was Paul Scholes, who played a bit in my place. I used to watch him very closely when he played.”
Manchester United's influence during the Ferguson era
Casimiro explained that as a child he absorbed everything he saw on television. United's success made their matches inevitable.
"When you're a kid, everyone on TV becomes someone you pay attention to. You're always watching a lot of football. I really enjoyed those players." He added.
This is a clear reflection of a player who has since established himself as one of the finest midfielders in Europe.
For Manchester United supporters, there is a certain symmetry in hearing that praise. Scholes defined a generation at Old Trafford. Years later, Casemiro would arrive in Manchester as an established star.
Although He spoke at the end of last year Regarding his plans for the future beyond United, his name has already been written into the club's recent history.
What does this say about Casemiro's mentality
Although the Brazilian made his legacy elsewhere before moving to England, these comments underline how deeply Ferguson's Manchester United era resonated on the world stage.
Furthermore, his reference to the Scoles study highlights a detail that is often overlooked. Casemiro's role has always been one of defensive solidity. Yet he clearly valued on-ball intelligence and positional awareness.
Ultimately, this quote provides information about his football education. Before becoming a reference for others, he was a young fan studying United's midfield and dreaming of reaching that level.
