‘From Ball Boy To Soccer Superstar’ 5 Footballers That Show Dreams Do Come True
Being a ball boy gives youngsters the opportunity to experience first hand the game of soccer and also watch their favorite footballer playing, so imagine the possibility of a ball boy becoming a superstar in the game of soccer.
However in Some rare occasions there are current footballers who began a flourishing football careers from being ball boys,
Have a look at some of them:
Speaking on his past experience as a ball boy Odoi who now plays for chelsea speaks on his encounter with Eto,’ saying he was delighted when Eto’o came over while celebrating & held his hand.’ Catch a glimpse of that throwback moment.
Brahim Diaz: Diaz once posted a throwback photo of him watching Santi Cazorla and Isco celebrate when he was a ball boy for the team. when he helped Isco he then tweeted “I have always wanted to be a footballer.
Trent John Alexander-Arnold: Before joining Liverpool academy in the year 2004 and making his senior debut in the year 2018. Alexander-Arnold was once a ball boyand was once spotted in an infamous match against Chelsea.
Mateo Kovacic: The iconic photo below shows young Kovacic struggling to get Gerard attention, while he was a ball boy in Croatia. The football athlete plays for Chelsea Football club.
Phil Foden: Before making his debut in for Manchester City in 2017. Phil Foden was once a ball boy for the first team.
Lago Aspas: the footballer who was once a ball boy when Liverpool played Celta Vigo when he was a child. the footballer also happens to have played for both Liverpool and celta vigo.
Arda Turan: who was a Turkish ball boy In a match between Gatasaray and Barcelona, Arda Turan eventually represented Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid & Barcelona in club level