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# Wonderkid

This year
2023
# Wonderkid
'He would do things that would just make you say, ‘Wow!''
Naas RFC man Jamie Osborne has risen swiftly through the ranks into the Ireland squad.
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Feb 1st 2023, 8:00 PM
Last year
2022
# Wonderkid
Pep Guardiola feels Man City record-breaker Rico Lewis has ‘something special’
Lewis marked his first senior start with a goal in the Champions League.
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Nov 3rd 2022, 9:17 AM
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'One of the most exciting young talents in the game' - Man City sign Australian star Fowler
The 19-year-old striker arrives from Montpellier.
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Jun 29th 2022, 10:51 AM
All time
# Wonderkid
FAI exploring potential Irish eligibility of Colombian-born teenage prospect Hollman McCormick
The 15-year-old striker last week became the fifth-youngest player to appear in South America’s version of the Champions League.
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May 24th 2021, 3:00 PM
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Barcelona's youngest-ever goalscorer Fati granted Spanish citizenship, paving the way for call-up
Guinea-Bissau-born and also eligible to play for Portugal, the 16-year-old is now expected to line out for Spain at the U17 World Cup.
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Sep 20th 2019, 3:33 PM
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Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt close to joining Juventus in €70 million move
The 19-year-old was instrumental as the Dutch giants made it to the Champions League semi-finals.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 2:02 PM
# coup
17-year-old Bayern Munich starlet looks set to declare for Ireland - reports
Ryan Johansson – remember the name.
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Updated
Aug 1st 2018, 12:00 PM
# amazing talent
Another record broken by Irish wonderkid Healy as she tops the European charts
The future is extremely bright for 17-year-old Sarah Healy.
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Jun 27th 2018, 10:10 AM
# Potential
Real Madrid agree deal for Brazilian wonderkid
Santos teenager Rodrygo will join the club next year after agreeing a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Jun 15th 2018, 5:51 PM
# Wonderkid
'I'd like to think that I have a lot more to give' - Leinster's Larmour looking up
The 20-year-old will travel to Australia but hopes to finish his Leinster season with another medal.
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May 23rd 2018, 8:45 PM
# Wonderkid
Benfica's 18-year-old goalkeeper breaks Casillas' CL record against Man United
Mile Svilar was named in Luis Filipe Vieira’s starting XI tonight.
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Oct 18th 2017, 8:46 PM
# Wonderkid
'Words can't actually describe it to be honest': David Clifford on scoring 4-4 in All-Ireland minor final
The Fossa star lit up today’s curtain-raiser.
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Sep 17th 2017, 3:08 PM
# Wonderkid
Swansea close in on stunning loan signing of Renato Sanches from Bayern Munich
Sanches has attracted the attention of many of Europe’s leading clubs but Swansea are on the verge of a transfer coup.
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Aug 30th 2017, 10:13 PM
# Wonderkid
Pep Guardiola names 16-year-old on Man City bench for Champions League clash with Celtic
Phil Foden was born in 2000.
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Dec 6th 2016, 7:52 PM
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Impressive Rashford bags hat-trick for England U21s with Allardyce watching on
The Manchester United striker been showing off his vast talents against Norway.
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Sep 6th 2016, 7:22 PM
# Wonderkid
From youth team to Euro 2016: The meteoric rise of Marcus Rashford
Since making his United debut in February, Rashford has made quite a name for himself.
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May 31st 2016, 5:35 PM
# Wonderkid
Euros bolter? Rashford puts himself in England contention with goal on debut
The 18-year-old Manchester United prodigy made an incredible start to his international career.
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May 27th 2016, 8:12 PM
# Wonderkid
Good news for Irish fans as Sage Northcutt's next UFC fight is set for Vegas in December
The undefeated 19-year-old is the talk of the MMA world.
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Oct 19th 2015, 9:45 PM
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Martial and Mata fire Man United up to second with win at Southampton
Louis van Gaal’s side survived a nervy finish at St Mary’s to claim all three points.
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Sep 20th 2015, 6:02 PM
# Future Galactico
Everything you need to know about Real Madrid's new €4m wonderkid Martin Odegaard
The 16-year-old Norwegian international was unveiled as the European champions’ latest signing earlier today.
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Jan 22nd 2015, 6:00 PM
# remember the name
AC Milan promote 15-year-old Moroccan-born wonderkid to first team
Striker Hachim Mastour could be set to make his debut for the Serie A side this weekend.
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May 14th 2014, 2:14 PM
# Wonderkid
All you need to know about Louth's new 17 year-old senior prospect Ryan Burns
Louth’s U21 manager on the youngster set to make his senior debut on Saturday
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May 14th 2014, 7:45 AM
# Potential
Check out the Kiwi wonderkid who has switched to league
Nelson Asofa-Solomona is being hyped as the next Sonny Bill Williams in New Zealand.
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Oct 29th 2013, 7:01 PM
# Wonderkid
Leicester Tigers swoop for young Argentinian star
The English club have secured the services of Pablo Matera to replace the injured Tom Croft.
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Oct 8th 2013, 9:11 AM
# Big Move
In demand: Liverpool join the race for Cliftonville wonderkid Rory Donnelly
The teen is expected at Melwood later today as Kenny Dalglish looks to prize him away from Swansea.
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Dec 20th 2011, 12:25 PM