Fast Facts:
- Professional career started at age 14
- The youngest player to appear in any United States professional sports since 1887
- 2 time MLS All-Star 2004, 2006
- Sponsored by Nike Total 90
Freddy Adu Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Real Salt Lake
- ESPN.com: Freddy Adu Career Stats
- Height: 5' 8"
- Weight: 143lbs
- Rookie Year: 2004
Freddy Adu Timeline
June 2, 1989: Born
2004: Entered the MLS Super Draft
2004: Drafted by the DC United
2004: Became the youngest American athlete in over 100 years to sign a major league pro contract
2004: Won his frst MLS Cup
2007: Was traded to the Real Salt Lake
2007: Captain of the U-20 United States men's national team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup
2007: S.L. Benfica secured Adu's rights from MLS for a transfer fee of $2 million