What happened to Freddy Adu?

[air max 87]

i remember dude gettin drafted at 14/16 years old a while back.

Did he ever go onto become anything? he was supposed to be the next great and carry American Futbol to the next level.

 

[air max 87]

i remember dude gettin drafted at 14/16 years old a while back.

Did he ever go onto become anything? he was supposed to be the next great and carry American Futbol to the next level.

 

[black chiney]

He's playing in Europe. I think he's still on contract for Portoguese giants Benfica. But he's probably on loan somewhere.
He's still pretty young. I think he's only 21...so there's still time for him.

 

[black chiney]

He's playing in Europe. I think he's still on contract for Portoguese giants Benfica. But he's probably on loan somewhere.
He's still pretty young. I think he's only 21...so there's still time for him.

 

[oskar kokoshka]

He's playing in Turkey. Forgot what team, one of the US soccer dudes on here probably know more.

 

[oskar kokoshka]

He's playing in Turkey. Forgot what team, one of the US soccer dudes on here probably know more.

 

[black chiney]

^Rizespor

 

[black chiney]

^Rizespor

 

[ham city]

Freddy is currently on loan to 2nd division Turkish club Rizespor. He's under contract with Benfica, who want absolutely nothing to do with him, until 2012.

All the Michael Jordan of US Soccer nonsense back in the day was pure hyperbole and generated by the hype machine. 

He's a decent player, and is still probably one of the most skilled and few actual "playmakers" in the USMNT player pool but poor work ethic and a lack of mental toughness have lead to his roller coaster ride of a career. Benfica signed him to a hefty contract and he seems to have been content making millions while letting his career stagnate these past few years.

He's still only 21, a lot of people have written him off but if he ever matures and starts working like a true professional he could still develop into a good player in a respectable league and be an actual factor for the national team outside of just CONCACAF play.

 

[ham city]

Freddy is currently on loan to 2nd division Turkish club Rizespor. He's under contract with Benfica, who want absolutely nothing to do with him, until 2012.

All the Michael Jordan of US Soccer nonsense back in the day was pure hyperbole and generated by the hype machine. 

He's a decent player, and is still probably one of the most skilled and few actual "playmakers" in the USMNT player pool but poor work ethic and a lack of mental toughness have lead to his roller coaster ride of a career. Benfica signed him to a hefty contract and he seems to have been content making millions while letting his career stagnate these past few years.

He's still only 21, a lot of people have written him off but if he ever matures and starts working like a true professional he could still develop into a good player in a respectable league and be an actual factor for the national team outside of just CONCACAF play.

 

[adrian1221]

Damn i remember when manchester was interested. He would have been great

 

[adrian1221]

Damn i remember when manchester was interested. He would have been great

 

[o fenomeno]

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

 

[o fenomeno]

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

 

[throwedindagame]

Originally Posted by o fenomeno

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

Is he?

As an African, I must say: his age is questionable.

 

[throwedindagame]

Originally Posted by o fenomeno

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

Is he?

As an African, I must say: his age is questionable.

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by ThrowedInDaGame

Originally Posted by o fenomeno

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

Is he?

As an African, I must say: his age is questionable.

It's funy because you're right, who knows if he's really 21 or not.

What I do know is he hasn't grown more than an inch since he was supposedly 14 and he's only put on a few pounds as well. Like this dude never finished hitting puberty?

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by ThrowedInDaGame

Originally Posted by o fenomeno

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

Is he?

As an African, I must say: his age is questionable.

It's funy because you're right, who knows if he's really 21 or not.

What I do know is he hasn't grown more than an inch since he was supposedly 14 and he's only put on a few pounds as well. Like this dude never finished hitting puberty?

 

[adrian1221]

Originally Posted by HAM CITY

Originally Posted by ThrowedInDaGame

Originally Posted by o fenomeno

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

Is he?

As an African, I must say: his age is questionable.

It's funy because you're right, who knows if he's really 21 or not.

What I do know is he hasn't grown more than an inch since he was supposedly 14 and he's only put on a few pounds as well. Like this dude never finished hitting puberty?

or he just hit it early

 

[adrian1221]

Originally Posted by HAM CITY

Originally Posted by ThrowedInDaGame

Originally Posted by o fenomeno

the hype got him. he doesn't have the mental toughness to make it in europe and he refuses to come back to MLS because he won't get paid what he thinks he deserves. he's young so it's not too late for him but he has to either get playing time at a club or suck it up and play at home.

Is he?

As an African, I must say: his age is questionable.

It's funy because you're right, who knows if he's really 21 or not.

What I do know is he hasn't grown more than an inch since he was supposedly 14 and he's only put on a few pounds as well. Like this dude never finished hitting puberty?

or he just hit it early

 

[ham city]

He could have, but even when you hit puberty at a young age, you still continue to develop physically throughout your teen years and into adult hood. I don't know of anyone who just stopped growing at 14.

 

[ham city]

He could have, but even when you hit puberty at a young age, you still continue to develop physically throughout your teen years and into adult hood. I don't know of anyone who just stopped growing at 14.

 

[o fenomeno]

regardless of his actual age, i meant the kid (or adult) has enough talent to play professionally, and it's more his work ethic and mind state that is holding him back. when i say he's young, i dont mean he is lacking talent physical maturity, rather mental and emotional maturity.

 

[o fenomeno]

regardless of his actual age, i meant the kid (or adult) has enough talent to play professionally, and it's more his work ethic and mind state that is holding him back. when i say he's young, i dont mean he is lacking talent physical maturity, rather mental and emotional maturity.

 

[demps]

No bull, but when I saw his games from youth tournaments, I know he has the skills.

He has a terrrible work ethic.

Dude just cares about money..smh.

Dude was making plays last year for Aris and I thought that was the jump start to reviving his career. smh at me.

But the U-20 Freddy Adu is Appreciated.