Dhaka, December 17: This year’s Super Mokh Cup in Malaysia holds some hope for the Bangladesh U-14 National Football Team. Although the team has been together for just about a month, give or take, there are several team members have played there before. With the ‘Super Mokh Cup’ underway and promise of more campaigns down the road, this team will be groomed to participate in U-16 tournaments for Bangladesh.

With so much ahead of this crop of youngsters, BFF has fittingly kept them under special observation and strict discipline.

Here’s a look at the promising U-14 players including stars who won the plate cup of ‘U-12 Super Mokh Cup’ when they were younger.

Md. Fahim Murshed, Centre Midfield

The teenager from Gobindaganj of Gaibandha, captains his side from the thick of things. The central midfielder began his journey in 2010, initially on his own but puts down his strong passion for the game as something he inherited from his footballer father.

Youngest among three siblings, Fahim realised he had football skills in when he was hardly 10. One of the students of Dhaka BKSP, Fahim said the sole reason for choosing Science was his fondness for maths.

Md. Fahim, Left Midfield

Said to be the ‘next-big-thing’, this cheerful midfielder has his roots in Sirajganj district. Eldest of three siblings, Fahim’s idol is the flamboyant Brazillian forward, Neymar. Having started really young, this teen prospect found his true calling by the end of year 2013 and later bagged a trial at the Kamalapur Turf. Since then this Brazilian football fan has graced Bangladesh with his midfield mastery.

Md. Miraj, Striker

Miraj is one of the quad coming out of Jessore’s Shamsul Huda Football Academy. A native of Jessore, Miraz went to a trial at Khulna and joined the national camp on November 15.

Md. Minhajul Karim Shadhin, Right Midfield

Another find from the same Shamsul Huda Football Academy in Jessore, this right midfielder dreams of emulating the charismatic Cristiano Ronaldo despite being an ardent fan of FC Barcelona. Elder of two siblings, Shadhin acknowledges he has his work cut out for him.

Md. Emon Hawlader, Goalie

Hailing from Barisal, Mohammad Emon Hawlader lives in Dhaka. Still in his seventh grade Emon is most likely one of the youngest to get into the side as the main goal-keeper, no doubt for loads of talent. Like his captain, Emon has always enjoyed the full support nd blessings of his parents in his pursuit on the field.

Arif Hossain

Arif has been the key player for Bangladesh U-14 in Super Mokh Cup 2016. He has scored three goals in the tournament till date. More importantly, his goals were crucial for Bangladesh to win two matches out of first four before reaching to plate round semi final.