Freddy Adu Autographs
Freddy Adu was born on June 2, 1989, in the city of Tema in Ghana. He grew up in the United States and was discovered at the age of 13 by a scout for a local soccer team in Maryland. Adu quickly stood out as a prodigious talent, displaying impressive speed, agility, and ball-handling skills on the pitch. As a result, he was signed to a professional contract by Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2004, becoming the youngest ever player to sign with the league at the age of 14.
Adu's promising start in MLS led to a wave of hype and expectation, with many predicting that he would become one of the greatest players in American soccer history. He played for a number of teams in the league, including D.C. United, Real Salt Lake, and the Philadelphia Union, but struggled to live up to the early hype. Despite flashes of brilliance on the field, Adu's career was plagued by inconsistency, injuries, and off-field distractions. In 2013, he left MLS to play for Brazilian club Bahia, but his time there was short-lived and he soon found himself without a team.
Despite his struggles, Adu remains one of the most recognizable figures in American soccer. He was a trailblazer for young players seeking to turn pro at an early age, and his career provided valuable lessons about the dangers of hype, expectation, and the importance of mental toughness in professional sports. Despite never reaching the heights that many predicted for him, Adu's legacy in American soccer remains secure, and his story serves as a cautionary tale for aspiring athletes everywhere.
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Traded items with a signature of Freddy Adu
The most expensive item with a signature of Freddy Adu (2004 MLS Upper Deck Major League Soccer Signed Jersey Freddy Adu FA-SJ 12/15) was sold in April 2023 for $759.99 while the cheapest item (2010 UD WORLD OF SPORTS FREDDY ADU ATHLETES AUTOGRAPH AUTO) found a new owner for $0.95 in December 2024. The month with the most items sold (7) was May 2009 with an average selling price of $15.50 for an autographed item of Freddy Adu. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2023 with $759.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.95 was December 2024. In average, an autographed item from Freddy Adu is worth $19.56.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Freddy Adu were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 2004 DONRUSS ELITE FREDDY ADU FANS OF THE GAME CERTIFIED AUTO AUTOGRAPH #202FG-2 | $29.99 |  |
| 2004 DONRUSS ELITE FREDDY ADU FANS OF THE GAME CERTIFIED AUTO AUTOGRAPH #202FG-2 | $29.99 | |
| 2007 Sportkings A Freddy Adu Autograph Memorabilia! | $35.98 | |
| 2007 Sportkings A Freddy Adu Autograph Memorabilia! | $35.98 | |
 | 2007 Sportkings FREDDY ADU Auto Signed Card DC United MLS | $24.99 | |
| 2007 Sportkings FREDDY ADU Auto Signed Card DC United MLS | $24.99 | |
 | 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter Freddy Adu - (Soccer) Autograph PSA 8 NM-MT SP | $194.95 | |
| 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter Freddy Adu - (Soccer) Autograph PSA 8 NM-MT SP | $194.95 | |
 | Freddy Adu 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter Mini Framed Autograph | $105.49 | |
| Freddy Adu 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter Mini Framed Autograph | $105.49 | |
| Freddy Adu Signed Ball Autograph Red Adidas Soccer Ball Framed Picture DC United | $35.00 | |
| Freddy Adu Signed Ball Autograph Red Adidas Soccer Ball Framed Picture DC United | $35.00 | |
| Freddy Adu Signed Ball Autograph Red Adidas Soccer Ball Framed Picture DC United | $59.95 | |
 | USA Soccer Legend Freddy Adu Signed Autographed SI Mag. *SALE* | $55.95 | |
| USA Soccer Legend Freddy Adu Signed Autographed SI Mag. *SALE* | $55.95 | |
Latest News about Freddy Adu
Who is Cavan Sullivan? Philadelphia Union's 14-year-old breaks Freddy Adu's MLS (07/18/2024): The future Manchester City kid just became the youngest-ever player to play in MLS on Wednesday night 
Who is Cavan Sullivan? Philadephia Union's 14-year-old could break Freddy Adu's (07/17/2024): The future Manchester City kid may just become the youngest-ever player to play in MLS on Wednesday night Freddy Adu reflects on challenges of his career: 'You have all the talent in the (04/22/2023): Adu sat down with Charlie Davies on Morning Footy to reflect on highs and lows of his time in the game San Jose Earthquakes sign youngest player to MLS club contract since Freddy Adu (11/13/2019): Emmanuel Ochoa, 14 years old, is only 23 days older than Freddy Adu was when he signed a contract with D.C. United. Freddy Adu has gone from being without a football club to promoting a nightclub (03/09/2015): Freddy Adu was once hailed as US soccer's greatest hope, but after falling on hard times in his playing career the former teenage prodigy has turned to nightclub promoting.
Older News Stories about Freddy Adu
Soccer Insider: Will Freddy Adu return to MLS? (01/2015): After an unsuccessful stint in Serbia, the former teenager sensation has two tryout offers back home. Freddy Adu To Leave Serbia’s FK Jagodina, Become Available As Free Agent (12/2014): Freddy Adu is looking for work again. Adu, 25, will leave FK Jagodina in the... American Exports: Is Freddy Adu set to add yet another country to his growing re (10/2014): AMSTERDAM – The odyssey of Freddy Adu may start a new chapter in Sweden, with the FK Jagodina outcast drawing some interest after being shopped around to Allsvenskan clubs. Freddy Adu signs with Serbian club FK Jagodina (07/2014): The former U.S. youth national team standout will look to resurrect his career with a move back to Europe. American Exports: Bob Bradley invites familiar face for Stabaek trial: Freddy Ad (06/2014): The 25-year-old, who last saw the field for Brazlian side Bahia in August of 2013, has actually been in the sights of his former US boss since January. Freddy Adu wants to stay in Europe (02/2014): Freddy Adu says he wants to stay in Europe. Paid Their Dues: Freddy Adu Training with Blackpool (01/2014): Adu is practicing with Blackpool, Mondragon grabs some more silverware, and Oka and Kai get new deals. Per Pete O'Rourke of Sky Sports, Freddy Adu is training with Blackpool of The Championship, England's second division. It's not fair to call Freddy Adu a soccer failure (11/2013): By Andrew Winner Andrew Winner was the Sounders FC beat writer for MLSsoccer.com and its predecessor site, MLSnet.com, from 2009-2012. He lives in New York. Can we all agree to stop calling Freddy Adu a washout? The news broke Tuesday that Adu will be released by his Brazilian club Bahia d Roundup: Big Guy Can’t Open Water Bottle, Spelling Error Costs Kid in Final Jeop (08/2013): Less than three weeks to our redesign. Excited yet? Yes, that means a new mobile site, too. American Exports: Freddy Adu features in Bahia's league-opening loss (05/2013): GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Freddy Adu ’s Brazilian adventure got underway in earnest Sunday with the start of the national Brasileirão championship, but it didn’t end in the way the American would’ve liked. Freddy Adu interview in Brazil (04/2013): Freddy Adu , 23, was formally introduced by Brazilian club Bahia on Friday, his eighth move since turning pro in 2004. He addressed several topics during a media event in Salvador. (The full podcast is available here .) Read full article >> Philly Soccer Show: Red Bulls Coach Mike Petke and Bidding Freddy Adu (03/2013): Joining this week's show is the head coach of the Union's next opponent, the New York Red Bulls, Mike Petke. Greg and Eli then discuss the departure of Freddy Adu . Freddy Adu is chilling. (02/2013): Freddy Adu is chilling. Tough offseason for Freddy Adu. First, John Hackworth says what everyone's known all along . Next, a couple pics pop up of Adu smoking hookah, and everyone is all in a tizzy. John Hackworth names Brian Carroll as Philadelphia Union captain, opens up more (01/2013): Philadelphia Union manager John Hackworth held his first press conference with local media of 2013 on Monday, and used the occasion to name veteran Brian Carroll as the team’s captain for the coming season. Boost Mobile Hot Topics: Freddy Adu's career, Di Matteo's firing and media obses (11/2012): It's that time of the week for your comments to be featured on Goal.com! You chose to discuss the Hot Topics and we have a response. Freddy Adu's future in question as Philadelphia Union decide he won't play anymo (10/2012): Freddy Adu has played his final game for the Philadelphia Union. Video: What could have been for Freddy Adu (09/2012): Watch a nearly 12-minute video of setup passes from Freddy Adu this year that were not converted into goals by teammates. MLS power rankings: Freddy Adu's playing time and patience dropping (08/2012): Red Bulls drop a spot from second to third Philadelphia Union manager John Hackworth says Freddy Adu 'will be ready for the (07/2012): The biggest talking point in the wake of the Union's 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday had nothing to do with the game itself.
