At the age of 16 years and just 6 days, Jerome Sinclair became the youngest debutant in Liverpool’s history, but almost 11 years later he is on the cusp of a career.

Jerome Sinclair, the youngest debutant in the history of “Liverpool” – The footballer now works in a restaurant owned by his family

In 2012, in the Cormorants’ League Cup match against West Bromwich Albion, Jerome Sinclair made Liverpool history by becoming the club’s youngest ever debutant, aged just 16 years and 6 days.

Although this could have been a sign of a successful career, one of the greats of British football, Jerome Sinclair soon squandered his talent and at the age of 26 ended up working in a restaurant owned by his family.

In my first training session with the Liverpool senior team at Melwood, I did well. I felt like everything I touched turned to gold. – said the Englishman 3 years ago.

His record at Liverpool still stands, and in his career the Brit has played for Wigan Athletic, Birmingham, Sunderland, Oxford United, Venlo, CSKA and Watford, who did not renew the contract.

“I am the youngest debutant in the history of Liverpool. But 10 years later, I’m selling fried chicken after my last club turned their backs on me.” – this is the message of Jerome Sinclair to the press in England.

“In 2012, I had no fear. Rodgers called me into his room and said: ‘You’re going to have a career at Liverpool, I like you a lot, you’ve got some impressive qualities.’ Then I found out that I was included in the WBA squad, to later make my debut at 16 for Liverpool.” – he added.

The debut in the Premier League took place quite late, in the match between Liverpool and Chelsea in 2015, and then the footballer shared the dressing room of the first team with players such as Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard or Philippe Coutinho.

He scored only one goal in a Liverpool shirt, in an FA Cup match against Exeter.

He moved to “Watford”, and from there he was loaned to various clubs in Europe, including Bulgaria, but the footballer did not show results anywhere, and the form at Vicarage Road did not offer him a new contract.

Immediately after the end of his loan at CSKA Sofia, where he played his last match (May 26, 2021), he was released from his contract, and today he works in a restaurant.