We’ve heard the story so many times – from Freddy Adu onwards. A teenage prodigy who doesn’t live up to the talent. Football is full of them. That’s why
American footballer Freddy Adu who was formerly known as the ‘next Pele’ has spoken about his time at his Manchester United trial. Adu had a very memorable experience at the time when he met Cristiano Ronaldo.
Freddy Adu was an American wonderkid who at the early stages of his career was a majorly sought after player. At the age of just 14 Adu was labeled as ‘the next Pele’.
Maximo Carrizo has signed a pro contract with NYCFC on his 14th birthday, setting the record for youngest MLS player in the league's history. He's not the only one to sign on at 14 years old, however.
As two of the most storied clubs not just in the Premier League but in world football, Manchester United and Liverpool should always be in the hunt for players that are, perhaps, destined to become the next big thing in the game.
Like so many before and since, Hachim Mastour was once touted as football’s next big thing. It’s a title that has been a millstone around the neck of many young players.
If Jamie O’Hara had pulled off the signing of Freddy Adu for English non-league side, Billericay Town, it would surely have registered on the footballing Richter scale.