What can contemporary football superstars do at the age of 15?

All have affirmed their names in the world of football, but to achieve this, the stars had to go through a turbulent youth.

Ronaldo, Bale and Rooney at 15 years old

1. Lionel Messi

At the age of 15, Messi was already a member of the Barca youth team. It was revealed that the young Argentine talent was almost sold by the club a year later due to financial reasons. However, Barca would have to thank fate for continuing to put their faith in Messi, and he would later become one of the playersworld bestpresent time

2. Cristiano Ronaldo

At the age of 15, Ronaldo was diagnosed with a heart condition that could have forced him to give up football. However, after surgery, CR7 came back stronger than ever, asserting himself in the youth team, then the first team of Sporting Lisbon, before catching the eye of "big names" such as MU, Liverpool or Arsenal.

3. Wayne Rooney

14 years ago, Rooney made a strong impression at Everton U19 team. 2 years later, “Shrek”make a markhis Premier League debut with a superb 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 at Barca's youth team. However, a year later, he moved to Arsenal.

5. Gareth Bale

As a young boy, Bale was an all-rounder in sports, playing rugby, hockey and athletics. Bale’s height almost caused Southampton to pass him by.

6. Radamel Falcao

Falcao made his professional debut for the Lanceros in the Colombian Second Division at the age of 13 years and 199 days. He played eight more games for the Lanceros two years later, 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 voted Player of the Tournament.

8. Raheem Sterling

Sterling burst onto the scene at QPR at the age of 15, costing Liverpool £600,000 to sign him. He continued to play well for the Reds, before making his debut at 17 under Kenny Dalglish.

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