The coach of the B team of English Premier League side Brentford Neil MacFarlane has predicted that Nigeria U20 defender Benjamin Fredrick has what it takes to be a top player for the senior national team of Nigeria in the future.
Fredrick joined the B team of the English Premier League side on a season long loan deal from Kaduna based football academy Simoiben Football Academy, and hasn’t wasted anytime in settling down in his new surroundings.
So far he has proved that his form at the U20 World Cup which led to the team signing him isn’t a fluke with impressive performances in the seven games he has played so far since his move.
He confessed that he initially struggled to get going but has now found his range under the guidance of coach MacFarlane, with his sights on the first team and a permanent deal he is contented with his progress so far.
“When I first came from Nigeria, my passes were very bad … the coach (Neil MacFarlane) always supports me when I make a mistake, he always encourages me … now I’m getting perfect.” he told the official website of the club.
Soaking in the praises for his input in the development of the Nigerian defender, the coach said it’s a two way thing because Fredrick has shown a willingness to learn new things and be better. A trait that he said will ease his way to the top of both club and international football.
” Very easy when a player want to learn and take in lessons and instructions. Fredrick has shown all of the traits required to be a top player and I can see a bright future for him at club and country level if he continues this way”, the coach said.
Osas Mahawi