Odeh Fakhoury Childhood Dream to World Cup Reality with the Jordanian Team

A throwback video from 2013 is making waves again, showing a young Odeh Fakhoury dreaming big on the football field. Fast forward to 2024, and this childhood star is now a key player as Jordan gears up for the 2026 World Cup. Talk about a full-circle moment!

Dreams started in Barcelona

Back in 2013, a seven-year-old Odeh was already making headlines. In the viral clip, he shares, ‘When I went to Barcelona, I trained and stayed there for a month, they told me…’ His excitement is contagious as he talks about his training experience at FC Barcelona, where he felt recognized and encouraged by the coaches. The video shows him dribbling, kicking, and soaking up every moment on the pitch, with a coach nearby cheering him on.

Big goals and bigger confidence

Even as a kid, Odeh wasn’t shy about his ambitions. He boldly declared, ‘I want to be better than Messi and better than Cristiano Ronaldo.’ His coach, clearly impressed, said, ‘Skill, I might give it maybe 30%. However, you have fitness, you have a way of thinking, that you feel this ball is a part of you and that you play with a team, not alone.’ Out of 4,000 hopefuls from Jordan, only eight made it to Barcelona—and Odeh was one of them!

From viral video to World Cup dreams

The video wraps up with Odeh encouraging parents to support their kids in football, saying, ‘And I love you very much and train your young children.’ Now, as Jordan prepares for the 2026 World Cup, fans are buzzing about the possibility of Odeh facing legends like Messi on the world stage. It’s a story of dreams, determination, and a little bit of football magic!

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