Meet the Academy... Wade Maxwell
U18s midfielder Wade Maxwell is the latest youngster to take questions in our Meet the Academy series, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base.
The local lad was the match-winner for Neil Critchley's side on Saturday when he connected with a pinpoint cross to head into the roof of the net and secure a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Maxwell reveals the artistic avenue he might have taken without football, the sport second in his list of favourites and which world-renowned figure he would like to meet.
Date of birth
October 2, 1997
Place of birth
Liverpool
Position
Midfield
First team you played for?
Mossley Hill
When did you join Liverpool?
At seven years of age
Who did you support growing up?
Liverpool
Favourite sport other than football?
Tennis
Favourite subject at school?
Photography
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
Photographer
Favourite food?
Pizza
Best book you've read?
Of Mice and Men
Person you'd like to meet?
Muhammad Ali
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Who is the most skilful player at your level?
Conor Quigley
What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?
Signing my scholarship
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Special
Ultimate dream in football?
To win the Champions League