FIRST EVER FOOTY TEAM…
Nathaniel says: “That was Accra, my local team in Stockwell. I was about eight and my older brother was playing for them so I asked if there was a younger age group – he sorted it and got me in!”
GETTING SCOUTED…
Nathaniel says: “It was when I was ten – for Tottenham. I was very excited to be playing for a really famous club!”
FIRST FOOTY TELLING-OFF…
Nathaniel says: “I was called into the manager’s office for parking in the wrong space! That was when I was at Crystal Palace under Dougie Freedman. I got a fine!”
PRO DEBUT…
Nathaniel says: “It was for Palace – we beat Barnsley 3-0! I took a bus to the game because I couldn’t drive. The fans didn’t know who I was, so I took the bus home as well!”
BIG-MONEY MOVE…
Nathaniel says: “I was really pleased to hear that Liverpool were interested. The club is known all over the world so it was exciting when I told my family and friends!”
ENGLAND CALL-UP…
Nathaniel says: “They send a text to players who’ve been named in the squad. To play for your country is what you dream of as a boy so I was excited – it felt surreal!”
Nathaniel Clyne is also a super keen FIFA player!
Here are his top tips…
PLAYING STYLE…
Nathaniel says: “I play on the counter-attack with fast players on the wing and up front! Also, make sure you pick a better team than your opponent!”
GO-TO TEAM…
Nathaniel says: “I play as Liverpool, but also Barcelona because they have Messi!”
FORMATION…
Nathaniel says: “Try 4-2-3-1 – it’s solid in defence, but also good in attack!”
GOAL METHOD…
Nathaniel says: “I’m a through-ball man!”
GAMEPLAN…
Nathaniel says: “I just try to get it to the fast players on the wing then use the right toggle stick to push the ball in front and run!”
TOP TIP…
Nathaniel says: “Use the hard pass. Hold down the right trigger when you pass to fizz the ball into your team-mate’s feet!”
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