Few people, other than Fulham fans, will recognise the name Clint Dempsey. Unfairly so. Who is he? An American, which is what makes his story even more amazing.
He plays right midfield/wing for Fulham and USA, and also dabbles as a forward. He has blistering pace and has become a fan favourite at Craven Cottage over the years since he first signed in 2007.
Dempsey has just signed a contract extension for Fullam and will remain at the club until 2013.
Now, go and search Youtube for some footage of Dempsey, and you will find not only a great player, but also a rap video.
Yes, that’s right. Clint Dempsey, AKA Deuce, raps. The song is called “Don’t T” and is a good song. Not what you were expecting in an article about a near unknown player in Australia, right?
Now, imagine this. Dempsey grew up in a small town in Texas, living in his family’s trailer. He was the fourth of five children. He had to drive three hours to Dallas to play football for a club team. This trip happened three to four times per week.
Clint almost lost his chance at becoming a professional. His sister became a very good tennis player and his parents had to pull him from football in Dallas to pay for her travelling expenses.
Dempsey went from club football to social kick-abouts with the local lads.
Incidentally, his sister developed a brain aneurysm and passed away. Now, did you see Clint look to the sky in his goal celebrations? Well, that is why.
And did you listen to his song? It was dedicated to his sister.
I would love to see this guy come down under one day to play for an A-League club. He is an inspirational bloke, and if more people knew his story, I’m sure they would crave his presence in the A-League, too.
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