Barcelona signs Ben Lederman to academy

Discussion in 'Youth National Teams' started by schrutebuck, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  2. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  3. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  4. Werdman89

    Werdman89 Member+

    May 27, 2008
    Boston, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to Barcelona USA's website
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    http://www.barcelonausa.com/

    Nice to see Lederman is already is with YNTs, though I'm not sure which camp he actually attended. There have been plenty going on at the HDC.
     
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  5. ARSENAL#1

    ARSENAL#1 Member

    Aug 3, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  6. sakibomb523

    sakibomb523 Member+

    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    that dude on the very left with the faux hawk looked impressive in those Barcelona videos.
     
  7. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ben is 12 now?
     
  8. minya

    minya Member

    Mar 27, 2008
    san diego, ca
    Really, just a common sense. Too bad Villareal and Benfica did't figure it out. They definitely should hire you as a business adviser.
     
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  9. minya

    minya Member

    Mar 27, 2008
    san diego, ca
    United! How well are Cooper, Spector, and Howard doing in Manchester?
     
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  10. minya

    minya Member

    Mar 27, 2008
    san diego, ca
    You are a genius, you should become Brian Ching agent and sell him to Barca. They will get the whole American market, the whole Asian market and South Pacific market as a bonus.
     
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  11. jsk14

    jsk14 Member+

    Mar 2, 2010
    Club:
    FC Girondins de Bordeaux
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    the likelihood of him being poached by another club that could offer playing time is more likely than him playing at barca. that being said he will likely have the best chance at playing for a top 10 club in the world of all americans
     
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  12. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The kid is 12. Talk about the business of football in another forum.
     
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  13. minya

    minya Member

    Mar 27, 2008
    san diego, ca
    Bro, there is no way around it, you are a total moron.
     
  14. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    cough cough
     
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  15. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You really need to do something about that cough. I keep hearing more and more of it in this forum. ;)
     
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  16. gsryank

    gsryank Member

    Apr 23, 2011
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Of course there is no chance he is where he is because of dedication, talent, and hard work. :rolleyes:
     
  17. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He is 12 now so he is in the final year of his contract. will he continue up the ranks?

    anyone know his standing?
     
  18. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    He's 12 :) If Barca believes in him which from all reports they do.then why on earth would they allow another club try and poach him. It could be 4 -6 more year before we reallyknow hoe good he can be.
     
  19. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We will know something very quickly. he has a two year contract. he is in year 2. if he stays for another 2-3 years then the closer he approaches 16 the closer he approaches professional contract.
     
  20. Minnesota FC 518

    May 22, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I thought in Spain they weren't allowed to sign professional contracts until they were 18? Isn't that how Arsenal has been able to poach a few 16 year old Barca kids in the past?
     
  21. Rebaño_Sagrado

    Rebaño_Sagrado Member+

    May 21, 2006
    Home
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Its a youth contract
     
  22. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    but it is professional. messi signed his first contract at the age of 16 with barca then signed his first professional contract at the age of 18.

    but if Ben continues to sign youth contracts with Barca it means he keeps going up the ladder. which is what we want.
     
  23. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Hard for us to say right now. We just get to see snippets of highlights and game reports.

    I'm sure there are plenty of talented kids at Barca's academy. And they are constantly trialing kids to see if there are better talents out there. There are a limited number of spaces available......................

    You say exactly what the problem is. We don't know if any of these kids will pan out for 4-6 more years. So it's just a matter for the youth development/scouting experts. (People who actually know what they're talking about. Unlike me) It's these people who can say "player X is doing well at this level against other 12 year olds, but I don't think he will become a Barca player for reasons A, B, and C." I don't know how they do it, but that's what they get paid for.
     
  24. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    we will know very very quickly. he is in year 2 of his youth contract. if he doesnt get recalled into another contract within this next 8 months we know...
     
  25. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    I agree the coaches and scouts at Barca know a lot more than we ever will especially when evaluating 10 -12 year olds. I do think it is a says a lot for player like Ben to earn a spot in their academy when they could easily fill it with kids from Spain.
     

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