Fans confuse Creed II stuntman Mykhailo Mudryk with Chelsea’s star midfielder
Mykhailo Mudryk has scored only one goal in 23 appearances for Chelsea.
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Mykhailo Mudryk, a scene from Creed II. (Source: ESPN)
In a hilarious case, Creed II Ukrainian stuntman Mykhailo Mudryk has been confused with Chelsea’s star midfielder, who goes by the exact same name. However, the Ukrainian footballer has recently joined Chelsea on a significant summer transfer deal worth $108 million on a remarkable 8-year deal.
On the other hand, Mykhailo Mudryk is the Hollywood stuntman best known for his role in the movie Creed II- appearing as one of the Ukrainian fighters. It is quite hilarious how the fame and popularity of the footballer has created such a mix-up. Further, the exact similarity in their names does no favors to the viewers as well.
Mykhailo Mudryk has been in the spotlight for quite some time for this poor start with the Premier League side, Chelsea. The 22-year-old midfielder has faced much criticism for not racking up goals and stellar performance as expected considering the price tag of $108 million. Meanwhile, he did score finally breaking a long-standing deadlock. But, it is still nowhere near the expectations fans had from him when he first came at the Stamford Bridge.
The bizarre confusion between the two different Mykhailo Mudryks has given the audience and social media a good laugh. However, the footballer Mudryk striving to gain form and perform well in the Premier League. On the other hand, actor Mudryk is continuing his acting career in the Hollywood entertainment business.
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Chelsea is projecting Mykhailo Mudryk to be a future Ballon d’Or winner
Chelsea’s unwavering faith in Mykhailo Mudryk continues as they see him as the future Ballon d’Or winner. Chelsea’s significant summer signing of the 22-year-old Ukrainian international baller has hyped up the club’s expectations and the fans about the potential of the young talent.
Initially, Mudryk has raised some concerns about his less-than-best performances. Having been signed at a staggering price of £100 million fee from Shakhtar Donetsk, it was expected. Chelsea’s scout aligned with Roberto De Zerbi, his former manager at Shakhtar Donetsk who has utter belief in Mudryk’s potential.
Mykhailo’s skillset backed by his work ethic and eagerness to learn is tending toward improvement in the upcoming years to come. Chelsea fans eagerly anticipate the day when Mykhail Mudryk will be awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or.
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