After making his Isuzu UTE A-League debut, Amlani Tatu has spoken about the challenges that come with pursuing football as a teenager, and the players who have inspired his journey so far.
The 17-year-old has been backed to attract significant interest from overseas clubs as the next big transfer out of Brisbane Roar, following Thomas Waddingham's Portsmouth departure.
Doctors told Alex Rufer he could miss up to half a year of football due to the illness, but thankfully the Wellington Phoenix captain is back on his feet and ready for this weekend's New Zealand Derby.