"I had a few growing up. It was Neymar when I was a kid. And after, it was Hazard. Speaking on United's official club podcast Inside Carrington, Mbeumo revealed his childhood inspirations, highlighting how Hazard became his primary idol as he developed as a player."
"Hazard is one of the greatest-ever wide men to play in the Premier League, winning two titles with Chelsea. WhoScored recently included Hazard on their list of highest-rated Premier League forwards ever, cementing his legacy as an elite performer in English football."
"In 22 Premier League appearances, Mbeumo has scored nine goals and provided three assists for United. He missed five games because of the Africa Cup of Nations so could have had even more goals to his name had the tournament not taken place this year."
Bryan Mbeumo, a 26-year-old winger now playing for Manchester United, has revealed that Eden Hazard and Neymar were his childhood idols. Hazard, a Chelsea legend and one of the Premier League's greatest wingers, won two titles with the club and ranks among the highest-rated Premier League forwards ever. Mbeumo previously played for Brentford before joining United. In his debut season at Manchester United, Mbeumo has scored nine goals and provided three assists across 22 Premier League appearances, missing five games due to the Africa Cup of Nations. His performance already matches Hazard's nine-goal tally from Hazard's first Premier League season at Chelsea.
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