Before even playing in the World Cup, the young German star has already transformed himself into the "fat" Ronaldo.

Jamie Leweling delighted social media by photoshopping himself into Ronaldo Nazario's legendary "horseshoe" hairstyle after receiving the number 9 shirt for the German national team.

The German player's personal Instagram page.

Jamie Leweling became the center of attention for German fans on the day the "Die Mannschaft" announced their shirt numbers for the 2026 World Cup. The player born in 2001 was given the number 9 shirt, which is usually associated with the top center forwards of the "Die Mannschaft".

Interestingly, Leweling is primarily a winger. He excels at speed, dribbling, and versatility on both flanks, rather than in a traditional goal-scoring role within the penalty area.

However, instead of debating the technical aspects, social media became engrossed in Leweling's new image. Immediately after receiving his jersey number, the player posted a photoshopped image of himself with Ronaldo Nazario's famous "horseshoe" hairstyle from the 2002 World Cup.

The once controversial hairstyle of the Brazilian legend has now become one of the unforgettable symbols of World Cup history. Therefore, Leweling's "cosplay" quickly created a strong impact on Instagram and football forums.

Many German fans were amused by the young player's confidence. Some commenters even joked that Leweling hadn't played a single minute in the World Cup yet but already wanted to "transform into the legendary Ronaldo."

Besides the element of fun, the number 9 jersey also generates considerable attention for Leweling ahead of the biggest tournament of his career. Wearing the German national team jersey, the Stuttgart player is still trying to establish himself in a highly competitive attacking line.

The 2026 World Cup will therefore be a great opportunity for Leweling to prove that he not only attracts attention through social media, but also through his performances on the pitch.

Source: https://znews.vn/chua-da-world-cup-sao-tre-duc-da-hoa-than-thanh-ronaldo-beo-post1654912.html