He is 15 years old, loves Messi and Argentina can steal him from Mexico and USA

Argentina has talent spread all over the world and Lionel Scaloni, aware of that, began to work with his scouting group to recruit future stars who are on other continents. This is precisely how the 'Europibes' came to the national team, several young people with ancestry from our country who were in the Old Continent such as Nicolás Paz, Alejandro Garnacho, Luka Romero or the Carboni brothers, among others. However, more could arrive in the future.

One of the gems that appeared and that the Albiceleste could set their sights on sooner rather than later is called Jude Terry. This skilled midfielder is barely 15 years old, he works for Los Angeles FC (he won the Academy's November MVP award) and has three nationalities: the United States, Mexico and Argentina. His father, Diego, was the one who gave him creole blood and he came to play Indoor Soccer, where he shared the field with Zizinho, father of Giovani and Jonathan Dos Santos; while his grandfather, Carlos Alberto, also dedicated himself to the beautiful sport, but in the national Second Division.

Now, Jude Terry was already scouted and called up by the U-15 teams of Mexico and the United States, although he ended up deciding on the USA team, where he already debuted in nine games and even had the luxury of scoring. However, his goal is to represent Argentina, where his idol, Lionel Messi, is a figure. Regarding this chance, he declared at the end of 2022: “Yes, I think they are going to call me, but I don't know when, but I do believe. I am playing well right now and then if I go to the United States or Mexico for a tournament, then they are going to call me. Let's see and if I play well, they will call me”.

The joy of Jude Terry's father for his son's first steps at an international level

“Happy because they gave him the possibility of the Mexican team and the American team. Proud and an honor for us that he can represent both Mexico, the United States, and Argentina. Until now we had two invitations, which were Mexico and the United States, but we are working there and he is enjoying this sport that is so beautiful”, said Diego Terry in dialogue with ESPN.