Garang Kuol is a name you might not have heard of, but that will change in the coming years.
Newcastle United have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign the forward from Central Coast Mariners, and he will join the Toon in January 2023 before being sent to a European club on loan.
Kuol is highly-rated and will join Newcastle in January
So how has Kuol got himself this move?
The 18-year-old was born in Egypt in 2004 after his family had fled from Sudan.
But he wasn't there for long as the Kuol family moved to Australia as refugees a year later.
His father, Mawien, and mother, Antonita, worked as dry cleaners to provide for their family, while Antonita also worked at a fruit factory.
But they found a supportive community in Shepparton, Victoria, that have played a big part in helping Kuol get to this point.
Antonita revealed to ABC that neighbours and members of the community used to take Kuol and his brother Alou, who plays for Stuttgart, to and from games while she attempted to get her driving license.
And the community even helped pay for Kuol and his brother's trip to Japan for a football tournament as they continued to chase their dream.
$8,000 dollars were needed. Kuol's parents had $4,000, but the community rallied and came up with the money.
Antonita said: "That was very amazing. And I really don't want to forget it. That time was a very, very big time to see somebody can pay thousands of dollars to help you.
"We are very blessed to be in Shepparton."
Kuol has made his senior debut for Australia
This hasn't been an easy journey for Kuol or his family, but he is determined to take advantage of this opportunity. "I feel happy that I've been able to express myself on the field."
Kuol has only made ten senior appearances for his club, in which he has scored four goals.
This is impressive for a young player, but it's his all-round game that should excite Newcastle fans.
The Australia international loves driving with the ball and is extremely quick.
He can also finish to a high standard.
There is definitely a reason that Barcelona were keen on Kuol, and he impressed manager Xavi earlier this year.
The La Liga giants played an A League All-Star team, where the forward stood out. "He did really well," the Barca and Spain legend said.
"He created many chances and almost scored," adding that he was stunned he was only 17. "Maybe he's a big liar! At [17], that's unbelievable. All the best to him."
Praise doesn't come much higher.
Xavi is a big fan
And despite not making many senior appearances, he was called up to the Socceroos' senior team for the first time over the latest international break.
Kuol made his debut in the second game against New Zealand; he was sublime.
He only played 19 minutes but his run and quality led to a penalty that Jason Cummings stuck away.
And Australian sports journalist Francis Leach is a big fan, telling talkSPORT: "He absolutely electrified that game. Fearless, quick and wonderfully skilled.
"He's a bit of a revelation for Australian football fans because he has only stepped out ten times for the Central Coast Mariners. So we are still really getting to grips with who this kid is.
"He played in an All-Stars game against Barcelona, and he played without fear in that game, so he's clearly comfortable against the very best."
The Toon have paid around £300,000 for Kuol and will be loaned out for the second half of the season
Based off this performance alone, Kuol has a big chance of going to the World Cup with Australia.
The Socceroos fans loved his display against New Zealand and want to see more.
His future teammate, Chris Wood is also excited about linking up with him. "I'm sure he's a very exciting talent if a club like us are looking at him, especially with where the club's going to go in the next few years."
The only issue is that he is unlikely to gain a work permit straightaway, so he will be joining another club on loan for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.
A move to Portugal seems most likely for the forward before being integrated into Eddie Howe's team next summer.
And the 18-year-old can't wait to get going in the Premier League, he told Newcastle's website: "It's unreal. As a young boy in Australia, the Premier League is the main thing that everyone watches but nobody actually thinks they'll reach those heights. To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it's amazing.
"Now that I've signed for Newcastle, I want to train hard, play hard, hopefully go to the World Cup and come back here."
Kuol has worked too hard to let this opportunity slip, so don't be surprised to see him tearing up the Premier League in the next few years.
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