Meet the Academy... Callum Nicholas
U18s midfielder Callum Nicholas is the latest player to feature 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.
The gifted, attack-minded youngster is a regular member of Neil Critchley's group as he continues to learn his trade and hone a keen eye for goal following a move here last summer.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Nicholas reveals the legend of the sport he would like to meet, the science that interested him at school and the altogether different job he would try without football.
Date of birth
September 15, 1997
Place of birth
Manchester
Position
Central midfield
First team you played for?
Urmston Town
When did you join Liverpool?
2014
Who was your idol growing up?
Zinedine Zidane and Paul Scholes
Favourite sport other than football?
Tennis
Favourite subject at school?
Biology
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
Surgeon
Person you'd like to meet?
Pele
Favourite food?
Chinese
Best book you've read?
Of Mice and Men
Favourite holiday destination?
Tenerife
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Who is the most skilful player at your level?
Bradley Garton
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Passionate
Ultimate dream in football?
To win the Champions League