Here's the video that got him famous
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGhGbfzCSU&feature=player_embedded[/media]
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YouTube videos have led to a number of footballers getting signed by clubs around the world, but this might be the first time it's worked for an 18-month-old. It's very much a publicity stunt, but the popular YouTube clip of young Baerke van der Meij kicking balls into his toy chest caught the attention of relegation-threatened Dutch top flight club VVV-Venlo and prompted the club to sign him to a 10-year professional contract. Though, it is made clear that the contract is a "symbolic" one.
From the Telegraph:
The toddler joined VVV's star midfielder Ken Leemans during a training session in De Koel Stadium on Tuesday before being offered the "symbolic" contract.
"The toddler's favourite position has not yet been determined. However, we can speak of a right-footed player with a very good kicking technique, perseverance and, importantly: football genes via his grandfather," said a VVV Venlo press release.
Baerke's grandfather used to play for the club and his family still lives in the city of Venlo.
As silly as this whole thing is, VVV-Venlo really did a great job of selling it, even going so far as to have the little boy attend a press conference and sign a contract. Well, scribble on one, anyway. Here are some pictures from the event...[/QUOTE]
[img]http://mit.zenfs.com/210/2011/04/vvvbaby1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://mit.zenfs.com/210/2011/04/vvvbaby2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://mit.zenfs.com/210/2011/04/vvvbaby3.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE]Between the fauxhawk, the runny nose, and the satisfied look on his face, I'd say little Baerke has a bright future ahead of him.
Of course, Arsenal has long been the subject of jokes about signing young players, so we'll have to wait and see how it reacts to seeing an 18-month-old signed by another club. Someone is probably trying to figure out how to have a fetus sign a contract right now.
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Source
[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Dutch-club-VVV-Venlo-sign-1-year-old-child?urn=sow-wp1216[/url]
Possible jumpstart to a great career?
Didn't Atletico Madrid or however you spell it sign Aguero's unborn baby?
his life is now fucked, he didnt even read the contract.
that kid has a pretty neat autograph.
[QUOTE=WPlayer;29484919]that kid has a pretty neat autograph.[/QUOTE]
Looks better than mine :smithicide:
I read the title thinking some people clubbed a 1-year-old child.
Look out.
At some point in our lives, 1 in 6 children will be abducted by us, the Dutch.
This little boy is already too late
(Also, most parents are stereotypical to give their 1-6 years old children a fauxhawk. (Or whatever you call that kind of hair) I will never do that to my children :saddowns:)
That bastard can kick the ball better than me.
He looks so surprised in the video.
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