KEYROL FIGUEROA: EARLY BEGINNINGS AND NATURAL TALENT
Keyrol Figueroa only turned 17 at the end of August but he is used to the spotlight.
Already in his nascent career, Figueroa has coped with the pressure of being the son of a famous footballing father and uprooting his life in the United States following a move to Liverpool. By contrast, his current mission of helping the U.S. progress in the Under-17 World Cup — which continues with a last-16 game against Germany tomorrow — probably seems simple.
Keyrol Figueroa, at just 17, is already a name that resonates in the football world. His journey, as detailed by Andy Jones in The Athletic, is not just a tale of a young prodigy but also a narrative of resilience and dedication. Figueroa’s early days in the FC Dallas under-12 squad, where he participated in the Prospects Cup, set the stage for his burgeoning career. As Jones notes, “He took it all in his stride… He was always talking about his team-mates, his club, the situation that he was in. But he scored some incredible goals in that tournament.”
INHERITED SKILLS AND A PROMISING FUTURE
The son of former Premier League defender Maynor Figueroa, Keyrol has inherited not just his father’s fame but also his formidable footballing skills. “Maynor was absolutely fantastic, always supportive,” says Gall in Jones’ article. “His dad had an incredible technique for striking the ball — Figgy inherited the same power, same quality. There are not many kids that strike the ball like that.” This lineage of talent has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping Keyrol’s career.
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The son of a former Premier League star could be Liverpool’s next teenage sensation after impressing in the Reds’ academy.
The 17-year-old striker has made waves – scoring a jaw-dropping 90 goals in a single season when he was eligible for the Reds’ Under-14s side.
And according to Honduran outlet Diario Diez, the Reds are now eager to tie the teenager down to a long term contract at Anfield.
The man in question is Keyrol Figueroa, the son of Maynor Figueroa, who played 214 Premier League games with Wigan and Hull between 2008 and 2015.
Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras’ capital, Figueroa Jr looks set to follow his father’s footsteps into the Premier League.
Keyrol Figueroa has made waves for Liverpool’s academy since joining back in 2021
Keyrol Figueroa has made waves for Liverpool’s academy since joining back in 2021
The 17-year-old scored an astonishing 90 goals in one season for the Under-14s
The 17-year-old who scored an astonishing 90 goals in one season for Liverpool the Under-14s
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As per the reports, Liverpool have been working on a new deal for the teenager for ‘several weeks’ and to ‘ensure a path to the first team.’
Figueroa joined Liverpool’s academy as an Under-14 player and made his debut for the Under-18 team in the 2021-22 season, while still playing for the Under-16 side.
Blessed with great pace, Figueroa is capable of scoring spectacular goals, and he featured for the U18s as a first-year scholar in 2022-23.
The 17-year-old represents the USA at international level and scored seven goals in seven appearances at the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship in Mexico last season, with the USA losing 3-1 to the hosts in the final.
It has been a superb season for Liverpool’s youngsters, with several making their mark in Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The Reds had eight academy graduates in the squad for their 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
Twenty-year-old Conor Bradley started the final, while Jayden Danns and Jarell Quansah – 18 and 21 respectively – came off the bench along with Bobby Clark, James McConnell – both 19.
Figueroa is the son of former Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa
The latter trio and Bradley all started in the 3-0 win over Southampton in the FA Cup fifth round along with 18-year-old Lewis Koumas, who scored on his professional debut.
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