""It's really exciting. I'm quite young so this is new to me," says Kpakio. "Being able to play loads of games week in, week out is all I can ask for because I just want to get better. "And then to add the international part as well, that's big for me and I think that's only going to help me. I'm just grateful to be in a position to be able to be here and do this.""
""If Kpakio has been taken aback by his own ascent, it has come as no surprise to Wales head coach Craig Bellamy, who described the defender's potential as "ridiculously high" when he first called him up to the senior squad in May. Bellamy revealed that he had tried to sign Kpakio for Burnley when he was working as an assistant coach to Vincent Kompany, so impressed was he by this "very athletic, very intelligent" full-back.""
Ronan Kpakio rose from two senior appearances last year to a first-team regular for Cardiff City, contributing goals and assists. The 18-year-old has earned two caps for Wales and values regular club minutes alongside international experience for his development. Wales head coach Craig Bellamy rated Kpakio's potential as "ridiculously high" and previously attempted to sign him for Burnley, praising him as very athletic and intelligent. Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy has implemented an energetic, attacking style and prioritized academy graduates, leading to multiple Cardiff players appearing in Wales squads. Kpakio expresses gratitude and determination to continue improving.
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