Adu made his debut for real salt lake on april 7, 2007, playing the full 90. Freddy adu american soccer phenom video, news, stats. He was born to mother, emelia adu, and father, maxwell adu on june 2, 1989, in tema, ghana. In order to provide you with the best online experience this website uses cookies.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. U23 team that failed to qualify for the 2012 olympics. People who know say that he could develop into the best player not. On this day 16 years ago, adu signed his first professional contract. In the years leading up to that match adu s remarkable feats gave the indication that. Produced in 1989, in tema, ghana, freddy adu began playing football as a kid. A demand model for attendance during adus first year in mls was estimated.
Adu went on to score two goals in 11 games with benficas first team. Soccer insider freddy adu headed to rizespor in turkey. Freddy adu born 2 june 1989 is an american soccer player from ghana. He attended schools such as sequoyah elementary school, the. Adus debut at age 14 the 22yearold, who has been capped 17. Freddy adu motivational speaker fee freddy adu appearance.
Union sign attacking midfielder freddy adu philadelphia union. He played his first international matches with the u. Sep 11, 2019 freddy adu is of ghanian nationality with an american ghanian ethnicity. Since the internet is awesome, there is already an every touch video of adus performance on youtube. Despite his reputation, adu trained with uniteds academy players at their carrington training ground. Fredua koranteng freddy adu born june 2, 1989 is an american soccer player who plays. Before long, adu created himself as among the top young players in the united states. The american teenage prodigy made his professional debut in the mls. When adu was 14, he made his professional debut for dc united as the highest paid mls player at.
Amongst those who tried to lure the youngster to europe are manchester united, barcelona, real madrid, ajax, juventus, chelsea, internationale and arsenal. Take a look at the five youngest players to ever score a goal in mls league play. Freddy adu born june 2, 1989 is an american soccer player from ghana. After his mother got the green card lottery, the family of adu moved to the usa and settled in rockville, maryland, us. Blackpool trialist freddy adu on being a football manager legend. Freddy adu usa usamnt mnt u23 olympic mexico javier hernandez jeremy menez benfica pablo osvaldobelenenses dzon delarge moussa sissoko lucas ocampos okocha s. Therefore, i dont think that should be the bar for a adu national team return. After four seasons in major league soccer, adu made the move to europe in the summer of 2007, signing with sl benfica in. United at the age of 14, adu was spoken of and treated as the future of united states soccer. Freddy adu, who was born in ghana, africa, is the youngest athlete ever to play professional soccer.
In 2005 soccer prodigy freddy adu faced off against lionel messi in an epic showdown between two wonder kids. Freddy adu is of ghanian nationality with an american ghanian ethnicity. Beside biography of freddy adu, we also provide a lot of biographies of other famous people. Save internet videos playing in your browser or in other programs to your hard drive. Adu, who was born in ghana before moving to the washington area and signing with mls at age 14, will turn 22 in june. Ah, freddy talking about how hes going to be fit, hes going to be focused, hes mature now, and its all going to be different. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term adu from the website.
Adu was spoken of and treated as the future of united states soccer even being referred to as the next pele. Jun 30, 2016 14 year old football phenom freddy adu profile on 60 minutes 2004 duration. A forum for wags, spouses, puckbunnies, cleat chasers, groupies, side chics, road beef, ballers, jumpoffs, wives, fiances, girlfriends, boyfriends, friends, gold. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.
Freddy the next pele adu is ripping up the finnish fourth division. Freddy adu dc united made his debut on the highest level at only 14 and has been tracked by a host of european giants ever since. Footballers who were overhyped, blew it, or lost control. Freddy adu celebrity profile check out the latest freddy adu photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. His agent richard motzkin told the insider on sunday that the nomadic american midfielderforward will go on loan to rizespor, a turkish seconddivision club. Video taken during the dc united game on 432004 this is freddys first mls introduction freddy adu derek. In this video he shows great dribbling, passes and shots againt top mls teams as. At just 18 years of age, freddy adu appears to be coming into his own. Dec 27, 2006 cilps of adu playing in major league soccer andin the beginning against the under 17 level as a 14 year old. Join facebook to connect with freddy adu and others you may know. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports. He came to america along with his family in the age of 8. Speedy and highly gifted, freddy adu became a super soccer prodigy in the early 2000s.
We are very appreciated with any contribution to make a better and more exactly biography of freddy adu by give us information about freddy adu such as freddy adu bio, freddy adu news, freddy adu photos, freddy adu pitures, freddy adu images. He was invited to join the national under 17 team when he was just 12 years old. United in the 2004 mls superdraft, ahead of future us stars clint dempsey and michael bradley, who were chosen 8th and 36th, respectively. Freddy adu is a renowned soccer player who is currently. A freddy adu personal appearance, freddy adu speaking engagement, or freddy adu endorsement will reflect well on your company. Clips when freddy was 14,15 and 16 years old in major league soccer as well as fifa youth world cup. Karamoko dembele just made his professional debut at 16. Freddy adu is searching for a new soccer team again the. While the kups first team ply their trade in the veikkausliiga, the finnish first division, adu was lining out for. Nov 20, 2006 adu, 17, was allowed to attend by mls club dc united, but will not be able to play in a competitive match as he does not have a work permit. United during the second half of the exhibition soccer game at cashman field in las vegas, saturday, feb. Cilps of adu playing in major league soccer andin the beginning against the under 17 level as a 14 year old.
Pro soccer player at 14 years old the next pele freddy. Chelsea are reported to have rejected the chance to sign adu, who is the youngestever usa international. Pro soccer player at 14 years old, mls highlights, freddy adu went from the next pele to struggling to find a team who will sign him. Freddy adu biography birthday, trivia ghanaian soccer. Freddy adu made his finnish debut this past weekend, getting the start and playing 66 minutes in kups 10 over ktp. He plays for aris thessaloniki and the american national team club career statistics. Does freddy adu philadelphia union, mls have a girlfriend. We are now a series national team and have a deep roster not in world class terms but in serious competition. Freddy takes the ball into the box and feints and eases his way past 3 defenders before placing the ball in the top left corner of the net. Freddy adu was considered an up and comer for united states soccer, granting a large amount of hype towards him 2 and even being called the next pele. Freddy adu simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
However, he failed to live up to the expectations and. To hire freddy adu now for any corporate appearance, fundraiser, motivational speaker event, personal appearance, autograph signing, or website endorsement please contact our celebrity agents at 18776sports. Fredua koranteng freddy adu born june 2, 1989 is an american soccer player who plays primarily as an attacking midfielder, but also as a winger or forward. Freddy adu reportedly gets another chance to keep his soccer. He plays for aris thessaloniki and the american national team. Dec 14, 2016 freddy adu, the onetime american soccer prodigy, has bounced around the planet for a decade seeking a place to play regularly. Freddy adu can do just about anything he wants with a soccer ball, including fake much older players right out of their cleats. Freddy adus soccer talent burned too brightly too quickly. Fredua koranteng freddy adu is an american soccer player who plays primarily as an attacking midfielder, but also as a winger or forward. Freddy adu was born on june 2, 1989 in tema, ghana as fredua koranteng adu.