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Fredua Koranteng "Freddy" Adu (born June 2, 1989) is an American former professional soccer player who played as an attacking midfielder. The last club he played for was Ettan Fotboll club Österlen FF in 2021.
Jun 2, 2023 · A look back at the highs and lows of Freddy Adu's nomadic career, from being the youngest player in MLS and US soccer history to playing for 15 clubs in nine countries. The former DC United star was once compared to Pele, but failed to live up to the hype and became a trialist in 2013.
Feb 15, 2024 · Freddy Adu was a child prodigy who made his MLS debut at 14 and was compared to Messi and Beckham. However, he failed to live up to expectations and left the MLS for Europe, where he struggled to find success and eventually quit the game.
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Freddy Adu former footballer from United States Attacking Midfield last club: Österlen FF * Jun 2, 1989 in Tema, Ghana.
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Oct 26, 2022 · The former child prodigy, who turned pro at 14 and never lived up to his billing as "the next Pelé", is still hoping to find a club to hand him a trial. Adu, who has worked as a youth coach in Maryland, last played professionally in 2018 with Las Vegas Lights.
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Freddy Adu joins Charlie Davies on CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy to have a candid conversation about the past, present, and future of the original wonder kid in US...
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Apr 22, 2023 · Former teenage soccer star Freddy Adu talks about his challenges, mistakes and lessons from his 15-year professional journey. He shares his views on injury, diet, work ethic and Benfica decision with Charlie Davies on Morning Footy.
