Last October, Julian Hall became the second-youngest player to make his MLS debut at the age of just 15 years and 190 days. Only an American footballer of Ghanaian origin was younger – Freddy Adu, a star of the Football Manager game, who never had a great career in real football.
They announced him as the new Robert Lewandowski
– It's a fantastic feeling to get such a chance. This is an honor for me and my family. This is a huge jump for me because I recently played in the U-15. The coaches trusted me and allowed me to take the next step. It was a mixture of emotions for me: a bit of excitement and a bit of nerves. It was great to walk onto the pitch, especially with my family in the stands, Hall told the club's official website. Then Hall also became the youngest goalscorer in the club's history.
Hall has Polish roots and was scouted by scouts of the Polish youth national team. Now this 16-year-old attackerwho plays for New York Red Bulls, was awarded by the prestigious portal “Transfermarkt“, which presents young talents born in 2007 and 2008. Journalists wrote that this footballer aspires to be the next Robert Lewandowski.
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Hall played his first full season in MLS this season. He appeared in 29 games, scored eight goals and had two assists. – It was a great experience for me – he admitted.
What type of player is Hall?
“I would say I'm a very energetic player.” I try to do everything for the team that will help us win. Strengths? I am versatile, agile and capable of whatever the team needs. I know perfectly well that I need to improve efficiency and maintenance balls. No one is perfect and there are many things I can improve on, Hall added.
Football player He pointed to Robert Lewandowski as his role model. “He's someone I've always admired – past and present,” Hall says.
The 16-year-old is on RB Leipzig's wish list. Unofficially, it is said that this Bundesliga club will be his new employer.