Meet the Academy... Daniel Cleary
U21s defender Daniel Cleary is the next player to field questions in our weekly Meet the Academy series, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base.
A robust and athletic Republic of Ireland youth international, the 18-year-old is part of the set-up under Michael Beale this season and has been an impressive performer in the UEFA Youth League - notably scoring late on as progress from the group stage was achieved earlier this month.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Cleary reveals the world figure he would most like to meet, the football team from his homeland that he supported as a child and his favourite subject from school days.
Date of birth
March 9, 1996
Place of birth
Dublin
Position
Centre-half
First team you played for?
St. John Bosco
When did you join Liverpool?
2011
Who was your idol growing up?
David Beckham
Who did you support growing up?
Shamrock Rovers
Favourite sport other than football?
Gaelic football
Favourite subject at school?
Technology
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
Coach
Person you'd like to meet?
Barack Obama
Favourite food?
Chinese
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Best football match you've ever seen?
The 2005 Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan
What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?
Signing a professional contract
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Fantastic
Ultimate dream in football?
To play for the Liverpool first team