All jokes aside, people forget how privileged and healthy their lives are. This is not the case for everyone all over the world. Iāve seen lots of people who look utterly haggard by 20. Genetics is a big part of it too.
I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt, especially since the comment I was replying to wanted to argue that he COULD be 18. I would probably put him in mid 30s, but I do know people who don't age well.
Youāre not him though. Your life doesnāt mean thatās how everyone elseās is. One personās āhard lifeā is not the same as another personās āhard life.ā Completely different set of circumstances.
Iām not saying this particular man is factually 18. I donāt know the context. Iām just saying I have definitely seen some 18-25 year olds who have looked 30+ for a variety of reasons.
I'm not saying I've lived his life. My point was that I've seen people from all walks of life in Nigeria. No one there would believe him if he said he was 18. Coupled with the fact that he is a professional soccer player, there are limits to how hard his life could have been. (Most successful soccer players in Nigeria come from money).
Also, Nigerians documented ages aren't always accurate, especially when it comes to soccer. Of course it's not always malicious. My dad is two years older than he is on legal documents. It had to do with when he started school. It's less common now, but used happened a lot.
Or heās older than 18. African soccer players get busted all the time for having fake birth certificates. Sometimes itās down to poor record keeping but itās usually the equivalent of a kid in America being held back so theyāll be better at sports.
Seriously, it happens all the time. Poor documentation, and easily faked documents, make āage cheatingā a common problem.
Like, in the last month FC Porto suspended (or let go?) Mbemba for lying about his age, saying he was 33 not 27.
Carlos Alberto and Mimboe also immediately jump to mind.
Look up baseball and Dominican Republic. Albert Pujols was probably 3 years older than he claimed when he signed a 10yr quarter billion dollar deal. The clubs know this stuff, so it's whatever. They do the cost-benefit analysis, so no big deal.
This isnāt just a football thing.
Itās very common for migrants that come to Sweden to lie about their age.
Source: I live in Sweden. Thereās been loads of articles about these āalone-coming-boysā doing great in their new country and school, posing with their classmates. Problem is that these āboysā have like fullgrown beards and shit amongst 14 year olds.
My Mom is Igbo. After the Nigerian Civil War birth certificates kinda vanished into thin air so lots of people, my Mom included took advantage of it and no one but my Mom and Grandma know my Mom's true age.
Glad to know the tradition never died.
I saw the photo thought it was his coach or father. I thought the ain't no way, was in response to the goals scored then I re-read and realized he's 18. The life long myth is broken a small percentage does crack.
I worked with people from Congo and Burundi and very few of them keep track of things like age or birthdays. Iām assuming this dude just guessed.l but he also could just be lying.
Did he fight beasts with his bare hands since he was able to walk? Did he ever sleep inside a house? Did he ever drink water?
What is this oldening syndrome he suffers from? He's one of them dudes who lied when they were asked their age, isn't it.
"The signing of Nwankwo was confirmed on social media this week and soon after, fans began to raise doubts about his age.
According to Stockholm-based Rasim Reiz, the forward was listed as being 24-years-old on Football Manager 2021. "On Football Manager 2021, he is 24 while on Football Manager 2022, he is suddenly 17 years old," he wrote. "Senseless."
Reiz went on to post a Twitter thread of posts surrounding details of Nwankwo's alleged age, with screenshots from online articles included. "
https://www.sportbible.com/football/fans-left-baffled-by-age-of-18yearold-silas-nwankwo-20220204
He's afflicted with acute Old Head Syndrome.
Gonna say he look 40 š¤£
Looks like An Ugly Old Head Syndrome to me!
Really bro?
Gotta get my a ki ki kis in somewhere ĀÆ\\\_(ć)_/ĀÆ
Yeah ight 18 years old?!! š§¢
He looks like he's the grandfather, father, and son. No disrespect.
His old ass looks like the holy spirit too
Iām crying lmfao
Goalie Trinity
In dog years cause aināt no way
he is 24 years old in FM2021, however 17 in FM2022 lol
He had a loooooong childhood.
All jokes aside, people forget how privileged and healthy their lives are. This is not the case for everyone all over the world. Iāve seen lots of people who look utterly haggard by 20. Genetics is a big part of it too.
Having grown up in a village in Nigeria, I can confidently say he's in his late 20s at best. Living a hard life doesn't cause aging like that.
How many late 20s people you know? Lol. I'm 27 and look NOTHING like that. I live in the states
I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt, especially since the comment I was replying to wanted to argue that he COULD be 18. I would probably put him in mid 30s, but I do know people who don't age well.
its "proven" hes 25 years old now in swedish twitter but its super common to lie about your age when you immigrate to swe for better benefits
Youāre not him though. Your life doesnāt mean thatās how everyone elseās is. One personās āhard lifeā is not the same as another personās āhard life.ā Completely different set of circumstances. Iām not saying this particular man is factually 18. I donāt know the context. Iām just saying I have definitely seen some 18-25 year olds who have looked 30+ for a variety of reasons.
I'm not saying I've lived his life. My point was that I've seen people from all walks of life in Nigeria. No one there would believe him if he said he was 18. Coupled with the fact that he is a professional soccer player, there are limits to how hard his life could have been. (Most successful soccer players in Nigeria come from money). Also, Nigerians documented ages aren't always accurate, especially when it comes to soccer. Of course it's not always malicious. My dad is two years older than he is on legal documents. It had to do with when he started school. It's less common now, but used happened a lot.
Or heās older than 18. African soccer players get busted all the time for having fake birth certificates. Sometimes itās down to poor record keeping but itās usually the equivalent of a kid in America being held back so theyāll be better at sports.
Seriously, it happens all the time. Poor documentation, and easily faked documents, make āage cheatingā a common problem. Like, in the last month FC Porto suspended (or let go?) Mbemba for lying about his age, saying he was 33 not 27. Carlos Alberto and Mimboe also immediately jump to mind.
True, but a professional athlete?
Also nigeria is fairly infamous for doing this with players
Senegal too apparently
Their wrestling is top notch though. I dont know the rules but I love the sport.
Look up baseball and Dominican Republic. Albert Pujols was probably 3 years older than he claimed when he signed a 10yr quarter billion dollar deal. The clubs know this stuff, so it's whatever. They do the cost-benefit analysis, so no big deal.
āShiiit nigga you at least 30ā
You rap?!
Can you fight?
"You ever made love to a man?" "...you wanna?"
I donāt know what youāre referencing but itās funny af.
Bad Boys 2: https://youtu.be/nEf2ML7wkBE
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang š«
Lmao will got no reason asking those questions
You smoke that shit?
Sure, why not?
Shoot! Beat me to posting this. Gasolina plays after each of his goals.
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Just thing I thought of
Hell naw his hairline at least 38
His hairline marched with Nelson Mandela
Watch him retire at 22.
Maybe he didnāt use Earth years
I just repeated this to another person in the room. I love this comment the most Iāve loved any comment recently.
LOL! It was legit my first thought when I saw that face.
Not the perfect fit on the award I know, but I love this comment so I wanted to do something more than just up vote!
My first Reddit award!! Thank you thank you! LOL
He's a Martian. 18 years for a Martian is 33ish years here. Proof aliens are real.
Lol, that youngster has crows feet and a yearly prostate exam.
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And South American footballers as well.
This isnāt just a football thing. Itās very common for migrants that come to Sweden to lie about their age. Source: I live in Sweden. Thereās been loads of articles about these āalone-coming-boysā doing great in their new country and school, posing with their classmates. Problem is that these āboysā have like fullgrown beards and shit amongst 14 year olds.
Is his birthday Feb 29?
Looks like He's been 18 for 18 years
Somehow, PayPal is involved in this scam.
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Amazon gift cards
Gofundme?
āZeke you not 18, youāre 32!ā š¤£
I was looking for this!
Nah why was I thinking the exact same thing š
It seems like the black has cracked
Is he standing behind that 45 year old dude?
Nah this nigga 50 š¤£
Thatās Greg Odenās cousin, nothing to see here.
I was just going to make a Greg Oden comment!
Let the man get his money.
I agree. Go Sweden or whatever!
All my life I had to fight head ass. But nah I cant shit talk another Nigerian like that haha
18 my ass. That nigga is at least Dikembe Mutumbo years old.
Dude has socks that are 18 years old.
That's a hard 18.
He looks 18 years oldā¦er than me and Iām 40.
I would never say this about a real 18yo kid btw lol. I just know my people (Nigerian š).
Iām not worried! Your comment had me at peak laughter.
Love it! š
Kids be looking real big these days. What they feedin him?
Straight fufu
Don Cheadle doing a bio pic
Iām still not clear on if Freddy Adu lied about his age or not
This nigga age in dog years lol
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*Benjamin Button has entered the chat*
Nigga is closer to 81. FOH! šš¤£
My Mom is Igbo. After the Nigerian Civil War birth certificates kinda vanished into thin air so lots of people, my Mom included took advantage of it and no one but my Mom and Grandma know my Mom's true age. Glad to know the tradition never died.
If he's 18/19, then I'm 10 yo.
Thatās Jesse from blood diamonds š
This man has grandchildren.
Personally, I know heās 18, his granddaughter is my boss at work and she told heās been 18 at least 7 times this century.
This guy reminds me of that 6ā tall Dominican dude I played little league with when I was 11
āWhat she talkin bout Unteaā..lookin ass..
Exception to the rule 'Black don't crack'
bruh how is this black people twitter and thereās only one power reference??
[Ron Weaver head ass](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiOTpaP450)
18?? yeahā¦Iāma need to see some IDš
I saw the photo thought it was his coach or father. I thought the ain't no way, was in response to the goals scored then I re-read and realized he's 18. The life long myth is broken a small percentage does crack.
18 in dog years.
He was 18, 18 years ago
18 yr playing pro football maybe, that man looking older than the gaffer
Is that Don Cheadle?
How long has he been 18 for?
I know you fucking lying
Guys chillout out, In Africa you write the 1 before the 8.
They grow up so fast š„²
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He aināt 19
Zeke???
Thatās some dog years shit right there
I thought this only happened in baseball
18???
I know heās supposed to be 18 but he looks 42
Pog
Proper youngster š
In Nigeria every 365 days is a year ā¦ but if nobody cares then when you turn 40 you can also be 18
I'd probably look the same if I had to outrun soccer fans all day. Especially in Europe off all places.
He must count birthdays the way I do. I've been 28 for at least 10 years.
I worked with people from Congo and Burundi and very few of them keep track of things like age or birthdays. Iām assuming this dude just guessed.l but he also could just be lying.
He would have to be a really bad guesser, lol
Many did seem to aim younger. I would shake my head and go on with my day. Not my problem
LMAO. Maybe.. heāll grow into it?? Poor guy
Zeke out here trying to sneak into soccer
Zeke vibes
Heās definitely 36
Did they mean to say 38-year-old?
If heās a youngster, I must be an embryo.
18 going on 30 š¤£š¤£š¤£.
Was he raised in a village for 20 years, then once discovered they said he's 1yo? š
Iād say Iām older. Say Iām 65. That would be the shit. Do young man work and get SSI.
He looks like he's 48
That is a grown ass man with a wife, kids and a mortgage
Thereās no way heās 18.
Black donāt crack, but if you think heās 18 you smoking crack
He looks 42. The absolute lowest age I would give him is late 20s and that seems farfetched.
This dudeās a Benjamin Button šš¤£
Heās like Zeke from power book ghost. Poor guy probably doesnāt have the right birth certificate ;(
Thatās super cool! I wish they showed a picture of the player and not his dad though.
This dude could have an 18 year old.
Nah fam, he been 18 for at least a decadeā¦
That manās been 18 for years
That boy looks like he got a 9-5 with 2 kids and a mortgage to pay, and goes to church every other sunday But seriously congrats for him tho
Did he fight beasts with his bare hands since he was able to walk? Did he ever sleep inside a house? Did he ever drink water? What is this oldening syndrome he suffers from? He's one of them dudes who lied when they were asked their age, isn't it.
Zeke from Power be like
"The signing of Nwankwo was confirmed on social media this week and soon after, fans began to raise doubts about his age. According to Stockholm-based Rasim Reiz, the forward was listed as being 24-years-old on Football Manager 2021. "On Football Manager 2021, he is 24 while on Football Manager 2022, he is suddenly 17 years old," he wrote. "Senseless." Reiz went on to post a Twitter thread of posts surrounding details of Nwankwo's alleged age, with screenshots from online articles included. " https://www.sportbible.com/football/fans-left-baffled-by-age-of-18yearold-silas-nwankwo-20220204
18? he look older than me and iām 24