During the past few years, the United States has been looking for a way to increase its soccer talent. Unable to compete with some of the top countries in the world such as Germany, Brazil, and France, the United States has been looking for someone who can take them to the top. In the decades past, they thought the answer was going to be Freddy Adu. Then, they thought it was going to be Landon Donovan. Now, Christian Pulisic is leading the way for the United States soccer team. At the same time, there’s also a cadre of young stars coming up behind him. One example is Murad Islamov, who is a young gun who was able to score from just about any position. As a result, there are many people who are thinking that he is going to be the future of the United States soccer team.
A Goal Scoring Machine from New Hampshire
During the last World Cup qualifying cycle, the United States hit rock bottom. In a must-win game against Trinidad and Tobago, the United States fell short. As a result, one of the largest countries in the world ended up missing the World Cup completely. Going from a team that was trying to get out of the group stages and make noise in the knockout rounds, the United States had to completely rebuild. This is where a young man from New Hampshire enters the frame.
Islamov is an exceptional soccer player. He plays either as a center forward or a winger. With the ability to pair up with some of the brightest young stars in the game, he has demonstrated a unique ability to score from just about any position on the field. He is able to put a miraculous amount of spin on the ball, using not only power but also touch and technique to navigate his way around defenders and put the ball in the back of the net. Therefore, his talent has already opened the eyes of countless coaches and soccer professionals. There are some who are even saying that he is going to be a leader of the United States soccer team in the future.
Hailing from a Turkish Background
Islamov is incredibly proud of his United States citizenship; however, he has a Turkish background. There, soccer is an incredibly popular sport. As a result, he has been playing soccer since he was 6 years old. It didn’t take long for people to realize that he had a tremendous amount of talent for the beautiful game. With his eye-catching abilities, he has already established himself as an elite player. Therefore, there are many people who are saying that he could end up making a breakthrough with the senior United States national team in the near future.
A Tremendous Following on Social Media
Due to his tremendous amount of talent, Islamov has also gained a tremendous amount of media attention. There are a lot of fans and supporters who are rooting for his success. Already, he has more than 20,000 followers on his Instagram profile. There, he regularly posts images and videos, showing off his skills to the world.
Even though he is still young, he is following in the footsteps of Christian Pulisic and numerous other soccer phenoms. His work ethic is unparalleled and he has shown the ability to make his teammates better. Therefore, it will be interesting to see where his career goes from here. For Islamov, the sky’s the limit.
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