Meet the Academy... Samed Yesil
A man keen to make up for lost time at Liverpool, striker Samed Yesil, is the latest talent from the Academy in Kirkby to field questions on football and life in our weekly feature.
The German made two first-team appearances after sealing a switch to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2012, but a series of injuries have since blighted his progress.
But ahead of a potential return for the U21s next week, Yesil revealed the Swedish talisman he admired as a budding forward, the lofty goalscoring ambition he holds and much more...
Date of birth
May 25, 1994
Place of birth
Dusseldorf, Germany
Position
Striker
When did you join Liverpool?
I was 18
Who was your idol growing up?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Who did you support growing up?
Trabzonspor
Your favourite sport other than football?
Table tennis
Person you'd like to meet?
Rihanna
What's on your iPod?
Turkish music
Favourite holiday destination?
Mexico
Who's the most skilful player at your level?
Ryan Kent
Best football match you've ever seen?
Liverpool v Besiktas when Liverpool won 8-0
What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?
My first-team debut against West Bromwich Albion
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Unbelievable
Ultimate dream in football?
To become the top scorer in the English Premier League