What were contemporary football superstars able to achieve by the age of 15?

Having all made a name for themselves in the world of football, these stars had to go through turbulent youths to achieve this.

Ronaldo, Bale, and Rooney at age 15

1. Lionel Messi

At the age of 15, Messi was already a member of Barca's youth team. Sources reveal that the young Argentinian talent was almost sold by the club a year later due to financial reasons. However, Barca should thank fate for continuing to place their faith in Messi, and he subsequently became one of their most outstanding players.world's bestat the present time.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo

At the age of 15, Ronaldo was diagnosed with tachycardia, a condition that could have forced him to give up football. However, after surgery, CR7 returned stronger than ever, establishing himself in the youth team and then the first team of Sporting Lisbon, before catching the eye of big clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

3. Wayne Rooney

Fourteen years ago, Rooney made a huge impression in Everton's U19 team. Two years later, "Shrek"leave your markHe celebrated his Premier League debut with a spectacular goal against Arsenal at Goodison Park.

4. Cesc Fabregas

At 15, Fabregas was a huge fan of Pep Guardiola and was training with teammates Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique in the Barcelona youth team. However, a year later, he moved to Arsenal.

5. Gareth Bale

As a young boy, Bale showed remarkable versatility in various sports. He played rugby, hockey, and track and field. His height limitations at the time nearly caused Southampton to overlook him.

6. Radamel Falcao

Falcao made his professional debut for Lanceros in the Colombian Second Division at the age of 13 years and 199 days. Two years later, he played eight more games for Lanceros, scoring one goal, before moving to River Plate at the age of 15.

7. Daniel Sturridge

Sturridge joined Man City at the age of 13. A year later at the Nike Cup (the top tournament for U15 teams), he was the top scorer and was voted the best player of the tournament.

8. Raheem Sterling

Sterling shone brightly at the age of 15 while playing for QPR. Liverpool then paid £600,000 to sign him. Sterling continued to excel for The Kop before making his debut at the age of 17 under manager Kenny Dalglish.

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