Who is Ryan Sessegnon? 17-year-old Fulham ace hailed as ‘next Ashley Cole’ – here is what we know
RYAN SESSGNON has attracted attention from big clubs around the Europe.
The England youth international netted seven times for Fulham last season - and he's a left back.
Here, SunSport gives the lowdown on the youngster being dubbed the "new Ashley Cole."
Who is Ryan Sessegnon? What is his background?
Ryan Sessegnon is a 17-year-old who plays for Fulham.
The Wandsworth-born starlet has been at the West London club since he was nine years old - and has only recently completed his GCSEs.
His twin brother Steven also plays in the Fulham youth set-up.
What position does Ryan Sessegnon play?
Ryan Sessegnon plays left back or left wing.
He has been described as "versatile" by his club.
What have people been saying about Ryan Sessegnon?
Jamie Redknapp has been keeping tabs on the youngster.
He said recently: "Keep an eye out for Ryan Sessegnon, the 16-year-old who is making great strides at Fulham."
"I’ve watched the Wandsworth-born left back for a while and he has what it takes to be the next Ashley Cole."
"His twin brother Steven, who plays across the back line or in midfield for Fulham’s Under 18s, isn’t bad either!"
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has also hailed the teenager’s ability.
He said: "He is a real winner and he is just 16 years and three months. He is a real young player.
"He is a very interesting project as a player, but it is better not to put him under any pressure."
What is Ryan Sessegnon's international experience?
Ryan Sessegnon has also made appearances for England Under-16 and Under-17s, netting five times for the latter.
He also scored for England Under-19s as they beat Luxembourg 2-0 in the European Championship qualifying campaign in November.
Who is interested in Ryan Sessegnon?
Ryan Sessegnon is attracting interest from all the top clubs, particularly Manchester City, who have been hounding out the top youngsters in the country for some time now.
Tottenham and Chelsea are also known to be interested in the left-sided player, and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is the latest keen boss as he eyes a replacement for Luke Shaw.
But will he be better off staying at Fulham and gaining that crucial first-team experience that seems so hard to come by in the Premier League?
