Liverpool’s Latest Signing: The Son of a Premier League Legend
Liverpool has continued its trend of signing the sons of former Premier League players, with Keyrol Figueroa, the son of former Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa, being the latest addition to the Reds’ youth ranks. The 17-year-old has been making waves in the U14s, scoring an impressive 90 goals in a single season.
Liverpool’s youth academy has a reputation for producing talented players.
Figueroa’s prolific goal-scoring has earned him a professional deal at Liverpool, and he remains on course to emulate his father’s success in the Premier League. The teenager is also a USA youth international, having scored seven goals to help his country reach the final of the CONCACAF U17 Championship last year.
“The technicality of it doesn’t surprise me at all because I know how Maynor strikes a ball every day in training. But the football arrogance to make that decision, to score from that free-kick, is something special.” - Roberto Martinez, former manager of Wigan Athletic
Figueroa recently marked his recovery from injury with a goal from the bench on his return to the U18s, notching against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The next step in his development will be to reach the U21s, with Liverpool proving in recent years that they will back youth.
The Reds already have several sons of former Premier League players on their books, including Lewis Koumas, Jayden Danns, and Bobby Clark. All three were in the squad that beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final this season, with Danns and Clark coming on in extra-time.
Liverpool’s youth academy has a reputation for producing talented players.
Figueroa has proved his appetite for goals, which is in stark contrast to his father, who only scored 22 times in a club career that saw him play in 585 games. Maynor Figueroa was a Premier League regular for years, and his iconic goal from within his own half against Stoke City is still remembered fondly by fans.
Maynor Figueroa’s iconic goal from within his own half against Stoke City.
Liverpool’s latest signing is a testament to the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent, and Figueroa’s potential is undeniable. With his father’s legacy to live up to, the teenager is poised to make a name for himself in the world of football.
