Meet the Academy... Pedro Chirivella
The spotlight fixes on promising midfielder Pedro Chirivella in the latest edition of our weekly Meet the Academy feature, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base.
A gifted Spaniard, the 17-year-old is equally adept in patrolling watchfully in front of the defence as moving forward gracefully to thread passes into his teammates - as observed in the U19s' UEFA Youth League win just last Wednesday.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Chirivella picks a World Cup fixture from 2010 as the best match he has ever seen, follows many of his peers in highlighting the ability of Ryan Kent and sums up Liverpool in one word...
Date of birth
May 23, 1997
Place of birth
Valencia, Spain
Position
Midfield
First team you played for?
Valencia
When did you join Liverpool?
July 2013
Who was your idol growing up?
Zinedine Zidane
Who did you support growing up?
Valencia and Real Madrid
Favourite sport other than football?
Tennis
Favourite subject at school?
Physical Education
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
Physiotherapist
Person you'd like to meet?
Zinedine Zidane
Favourite food?
Pasta
Favourite holiday destination?
Ibiza
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Who is the most skilful player at your level?
Ryan Kent
Best football match you've ever seen?
Spain against Germany at the 2010 World Cup
What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?
Playing at Anfield
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Special
Ultimate dream in football?
To win the Champions League and World Cup