U.S. youth phenom Keyrol Figueroa signs first pro contract with Liverpool as 17-year-old sensation aims to be next American star in Premier League

A prolific striker at the youth level, Figueroa's consistency and success within the Reds academy was rewarded on Tuesday, with the 17-year-old inking his first senior deal.

A member of the USYNT's U17 FIFA World Cup squad and their CONCACAF Championship finalists team, Figueroa has been a mainstay in the program of late, and there are high expectations for him as his career gains momentum.

Figueroa is a dual-national with both the United States and Honduras, but he has consistently opted to represent the Stars and Stripes at the youth level.

The 17-year-old has three goals and two assists in nine appearances for the Reds' U18 side this season, despite missing a large chunk of the campaign through an injury. He'll next look to move up to the U-21 side before making it into the first-team.

His father, Maynor Figueroa, had a unique career across England and in MLS - where he played for the Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo across six seasons stateside. For his country, Maynor accumulated 149 caps for Honduras between 2004 and 2022.

Figueroa made four appearances at the 2023 U17 World Cup for the USYNT. He scored once, leading them to the knockouts, where they fell against Germany in the round of 16.

The teen star will wrap up the season with the U-18s before exploring his options within the Liverpool academy this summer. Ultimately, his goal will to be playing with the U21s next season, but at just 17, he has plenty of time to grow.