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Liverpool Wonderkid Harrison O’Brien Drawing Comparisons to Erling Haaland

Liverpool’s academy has long been a breeding ground for talent, a place where promise can quickly evolve into stardom. From Robbie Fowler’s ruthless finishing to Michael Owen’s blistering pace, the club’s youth system has produced strikers who defined eras at Anfield. Now, a new name is beginning to circulate with an excitement that feels familiar – Harrison O’Brien.

Rising star in Liverpool’s under-15s

The 15-year-old forward recently announced himself in spectacular fashion, scoring six goals in a 7-1 demolition of Stoke City. The performance, remarkable in its own right, was made even more striking by the message Mail Sport journalist Lewis Steele received from a trusted source: “He is scary good, like a young Erling Haaland.”

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It is the type of comparison that raises eyebrows, not least because Haaland has redefined the art of goalscoring in recent years. For a Liverpool teenager to be mentioned in the same breath illustrates just how much noise O’Brien is making in the youth ranks.

Background and early promise

O’Brien joined Liverpool 18 months ago from the 7 Elite Academy, carrying with him glowing reviews. One of his former coaches had already underlined his potential: “Harrison has a fantastic attitude, commitment and desire in both training and games. His talent is outstanding and his work rate is second to none. Harrison has also contributed massively to the team scoring 24 goals in our six games this month.”

Such traits go beyond raw talent. They speak of a mentality that often separates fleeting promise from lasting success. Liverpool’s academy thrives on producing players who can translate natural ability into professional careers, and O’Brien seems to fit that mould.

Pathway to the top

Recent examples highlight how quickly opportunity can arrive. Joshua Abe, just 15, made his under-21 debut for Liverpool against Bolton, underlining that age is no barrier if the ability is clear. For O’Brien, the next step will be consistency – proving that six-goal hauls are not one-off spectacles but part of a wider trajectory.

While comparisons with Haaland remain premature, they are also revealing. They suggest Liverpool may have unearthed another forward capable of carrying the weight of expectation, provided his development is handled with care.

The name Harrison O’Brien is one that Liverpool supporters should remember. For now, he is a teenager dominating under-15 football. In the years ahead, he could be the next academy graduate to stride into Anfield and make the Kop roar.