Meet the Academy... Kristof Polgar
The latest edition of our weekly Meet the Academy series, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base, focuses on Hungarian defender Kristof Polgar.
Still in his teens, the athletic and elegant centre-back has recovered from an injury-disrupted previous campaign to become a regular player for Neil Critchley's U18s side so far this season.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Polgar reveals plenty more about himself, including the member of the Real Madrid backline that he looks up to and the trip to Melwood he considers the highlight of his time here to date.
Date of birth
November 28, 1996
Place of birth
Komarom, Hungary
Position
Centre-back
First team you played for?
Keszthely FC
When did you join Liverpool?
At U16 level
Who was your idol growing up?
Sergio Ramos
Who did you support growing up?
Liverpool and Real Madrid
Favourite sport other than football?
Handball
Favourite subject at school?
History
Person you'd like to meet?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Favourite holiday destination?
Spain
Who is the most skilful player at your level?
Ryan Kent
Best football match you've seen?
USA against Belgium at the 2014 World Cup
What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?
Training with the first team
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Huge
Ultimate dream in football?
To play for the Liverpool first team