I don’t know about you, but I have a soft spot for footballers who have overcome incredible odds to succeed at the highest level. Football is a beautiful game, but sometimes it can be cruel and unforgiving. It is little wonder that so many players give up on their dreams when they encounter so many obstacles along the way.
However, some players find the strength to keep trying until they finally get what they want. In this article, we take a look at one such player who now plays in the German top-flight league and could soon play for one of Africa’s biggest clubs. Do you know who he is? Let’s find out! Younes Kaboul (born 6 December 1987) is a French professional footballer of Moroccan descent who plays as a central defender for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Morocco national team.
Kaboul began his career with modest French club Amiens SC before moving to England where he joined Watford in 2006. He made 38 appearances for Watvenor scoring twice and helped them reach the FA Cup final in 2007 where they lost 2–1 to Manchester United after extra time. This gave Watford fans hope that Kaboul would stay beyond his loan spell from 2005–2006 which ended prematurely due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Instead, Kaboul returned to France where he signed for Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC before joining Dijon FCO in 2009 where he played until 2012
Why You Should Care About Kaboul’s Career
What happens when an unassuming footballer from a small town in France, signs for one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, plays for his country at the highest level and is even linked to a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs?
In Kaboul’s case, he has gone from being a young man from rural France with no real prospects of playing professional football to now playing for one of the world’s biggest domestic leagues and being linked to one of the world’s biggest clubs. There are many paths that can lead players to the top of their game. Some players have the talent to go far and make it to the very top of their chosen sport, but just don’t have the right background or talent to do so.
Some players have the talent, but don’t have the work ethic or talent to make it to the top. In Kaboul’s case, he started off playing in an amateur league in France, but was so determined that he was going to make it to the top that he was willing to work harder than anyone, including himself! Kaboul’s persistence and determination have taken him from a small French town, to one of the world’s biggest domestic leagues, to being linked to one of the world’s biggest clubs.
How to Become a Professional Footballer: Kaboul’s Path
Younes Kaboul has been a professional footballer since he was 17 years old, but his journey to become a professional footballer wasn’t the easiest. In fact, Kaboul had to overcome incredible odds and overcome incredible obstacles to become the player he is today. How did Kaboul overcome these odds? Let’s find out! – Young Kaboul with his parents.
He has two sisters and an older brother. – Kaboul was born in France to Moroccan parents, but was brought up in the small town of Amiens. – Kaboul played for the youth team of Amiens for eight years. – Kaboul was on the books at both Amiens and Le Havre and eventually signed for the latter in 2006. – Kaboul scored the first goal of his professional career in his seventh game for Le Havre against St. Etienne. – Le Havre signed Kaboul for €60,000 and he eventually made a transfer to Dijon in 2009. – Kaboul eventually signed for German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.
Playing Centre Back in the Bundesliga
Kaboul is one of the most experienced centre backs in the top-flight of German football and is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the league. In the 2015–16 season, Kaboul helped Leverkusen finish in third place in the Bundesliga. His best performance came when he scored a brace in a 2–0 win against VfL Wolfsburg.
Kaboul again helped Leverkusen finish in third place in the 2016–17 season with the team finishing in second place. Kaboul was a key member of the Leverkusen side that won the 2017 UEFA Champions League final. Kaboul has been integral to the success of both Leverkusen and the Moroccan national team.
Kaboul’s Advice to Young People Who Want to Become Professional Footballers
In Kaboul’s book ‘Rude Boy’, he gives advice to young people who want to follow a similar career path as him. Kaboul suggests that a young person should always be looking for ways to improve and to stay motivated. Kaboul also suggests that it’s important for young people to not let their dreams die when they encounter setbacks.
When Kaboul was deciding whether or not it was worth persevering with football, he thought to himself that if he had to do it all over again, he would do the exact same thing. Kaboul says that perseverance and determination are the keys to success in any career and that you have to stay focused on what you want to achieve and not give up when things get tough.
Final Words
Football is an unpredictable career choice and can be a very dangerous career. Just because someone has made it to a top level in football or has enjoyed success in other fields, this doesn’t mean they will always be successful.
Kaboul has proven that perseverance, determination and hard work are the keys to success in his career and this has now led him to one of the world’s biggest leagues. Kaboul is now one of the most experienced centre backs in the Bundesliga, one of the world’s top leagues and a member of the Moroccan national team. Kaboul has overcome many obstacles and deserves to be recognised for his achievements in both football and his personal life.