Meet the LFC NexLions stars: Part one
On Friday night in Singapore, 17 players will prepare to represent Liverpool in the inaugural NexLions Cup - but just how much do you know about the youngsters who'll be pulling on the famous red shirt?
In the first of a three-part series, Liverpoolfc.com spoke to every member of the squad and asked them to give fans a little bit of an insight into their lives on and off the pitch...
Ryan McLaughlin
Date of birth: 30.9.94
Place of birth: Belfast
Position: Right-back
First team I played for: Lisburn Youth
When did you join Liverpool: 2011
Who was your idol growing up: The Brazilian Ronaldo
Who did you support growing up: Liverpool
Biggest influence on your career: My mum and dad
Favourite sport other than football: Golf - I'm only just starting but getting clubs for Christmas
Favourite subject at school: PE
If you weren't a footballer, what job would you like to do: PE teacher
Most memorable career highlight so far: Playing for the first team against Roma at Fenway Park
Worst moment of career so far: Not really had one so far, touch wood!
Best piece of advice you've been given: Always listen to your coaches and stay humble
First team player you most admire: In my position, Glen Johnson. Obviously the captain Steven Gerrard is also someone you just have to admire
Best player in the world: Cristiano Ronaldo
Best match you've seen: Champions League final 2005
Who is the most skilful player in training: Krisztian Adorjan
Best game you've ever played in: My first-team debut against Roma
What's on your iPod: Chris Brown and, I'll get killed for this, Justin Bieber
Last film you watched: Batman: Dark Knight Rises
Favourite food: Chicken
Best book you've read: Harry Potter series
Favourite drink: Lucozade Orange
Favourite holiday destination: America
Person you'd most like to meet: Chris Brown
Lloyd Richard Jones
Date of birth: 7.10.95
Place of birth: Plymouth
Position: Centre-back
First team I played for: Plymouth
When did you join Liverpool: 2011
Who was your idol growing up: Steven Gerrard
Who did you support growing up: Liverpool
Biggest influence on your career: My dad
Favourite sport other than football: Rugby
Favourite subject at school: PE
If you weren't a footballer, what job would you like to do: PE teacher
Most memorable career highlight so far: Signing for the club I support, Liverpool
Worst moment of career so far: Losing to Everton the first time I played them for Liverpool
Best piece of advice you've been given: Stay level-headed
First team player you most admire: Steven Gerrard
Best player in the world: Messi
Best match you've seen: The 2005 Champions League final
Who is the most skilful player in training: Jerome Sinclair
Best game you've ever played in: The Devon Cup final with my school. We were 3-0 down with 15 minutes to go and I scored two and we won 4-3
What's on your iPod: Chris Brown, 50 Cent
Last film you watched: The Punisher
Favourite food: Sunday roast
Best book you've read: Steven Gerrard's autobiography
Favourite drink: Orange juice
Favourite holiday destination: I'd like to visit South Africa
Person you'd most like to meet: Steven Gerrard
Daniel Trickett-Smith
Date of birth: 8.9.95
Place of birth: Staffordshire
Position: Midfield
First team I played for: Stoke
When did you join Liverpool: 2012
Who was your idol growing up: Steven Gerrard
Who did you support growing up: Stoke City
Biggest influence on your career: My mum, dad and brother Ben
Favourite sport other than football: Cricket
Favourite subject at school: PE
If you weren't a footballer, what job would you like to do: Sports coach
Most memorable career highlight so far: School final in 2012. We won 3-2 in extra-time
Worst moment of career so far: Losing in the Youth Cup to Huddersfield while with Crewe
First team player you most admire: Steven Gerrard
Best piece of advice you've been given: Ability isn't everything - hard work is just as important
Best player in the world: Andrés Iniesta
Best match you've seen: England versus Greece when Beckham scored
Who is the most skilful player in training: Ryan McLaughlin
Best game you've ever played in: School final
What's on your iPod: Rihanna
Last film you watched: The Longest Yard
Favourite food: Italian
Best book you've read: Wayne Rooney's autobiography
Favourite drink: Ribena
Favourite holiday destination: Crete
Person you'd most like to meet: Rihanna
Marc Anthony Pelosi
Date of birth: 17.6.1994
Place of birth: Germany
Position: Midfield
First team I played for: De Anza Force, California
When did you join Liverpool: 2011
Who was your idol growing up: Michael Ballack
Who did you support growing up: Bayern Munich
Biggest influence on your career: My family
Favourite sport other than football: Basketball
Favourite subject at school: Maths
If you weren't a footballer, what job would you like to do: Chef
Most memorable career highlight so far: Signing for Liverpool
Worst moment of career so far: When I injured my knee last season
Best piece of advice you've been given: Never give up
First team player you most admire: Steven Gerrard
Best player in the world: Messi
Best match you've seen: 2005 Champions League final
Who is the most skilful player in training: Krisztian Adorjan
Best game you've ever played in: My U17 team's World Cup qualifying game. We won!
What's on your iPod: R'n'B and hip-hop
Last film you watched: Twilight: Breaking Dawn
Favourite food: Chinese
Best book you've read: The Other Child by Charlotte Link
Favourite drink: Lemonade
Favourite holiday destination: California
Person you'd most like to meet: Mila Kunis
Joseph Maguire
Date of birth: 18.1.1996
Place of birth: Manchester
Position: Left-back
First team I played for: Swinton Boys
When did you join Liverpool: 2005
Who was your idol growing up: Zidane or Ronaldo (Brazilian)
Who did you support growing up: Manchester United
Biggest influence on your career: My family
Favourite sport other than football: Tennis and rugby
Favourite subject at school: PE
If you weren't a footballer, what job would you like to do: Artist
Most memorable career highlight so far: My first game in a proper stadium when we played Rosenborg at St Helens
First team player you most admire: Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes due to their consistency at the highest level all throughout their careers
Worst moment of career so far: When one of my family passed away last year. It was very hard to deal with but Liverpool really supported me and helped me cope
Best piece of advice you've been given: Always be confident in myself and stay positive
Best player in the world: Messi
Best match you've seen: The 4-4 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal. I was on the pitch at half-time for the Player of the Month presentation and the atmosphere was incredible
Who is the most skilful player in training: Kristoffer Petersson
Best game you've ever played in: It was an U10 game for Liverpool when we beat Manchester United 11-0!
What's on your iPod: Chris Brown, Avicii
Last film you watched: Lawless
Favourite food: Chicken
Best book you've read: Steven Gerrard autobiography
Favourite drink: Tropicana and mango juice
Favourite holiday destination: Florida
Person you'd most like to meet: Ronaldo