Liverpool Football Club has always been defined by its rich history and unwavering faith in homegrown talent. From Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher to Trent Alexander-Arnold — who has lifted every major trophy with the Reds — the academy has produced some of the club’s greatest ever players. Now, attention turns to the next potential star to emerge from Kirkby’s production line.
Born in 2006, Keyrol Figueroa is a dynamic centre-forward with blistering pace, already turning heads in Liverpool’s academy setup. Since joining at U14 level, he’s made swift progress — debuting for the U18s as a 16-year-old in the 2021/22 season. A prolific finisher with a natural eye for goal, the teenager’s development has not gone unnoticed by first-team boss Arne Slot, who could soon hand him a senior opportunity.
Keyrol isn’t just any young prospect — he’s the son of Maynor Figueroa, a Premier League cult hero and scorer of one of the competition’s most iconic goals. The Honduran defender’s unforgettable strike came from inside his own half against Stoke City, catching goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen off his line from 60 yards out.
Now 42, Maynor continues to play for Wythenshawe FC in England’s ninth tier, alongside familiar names like Danny Drinkwater, Emile Heskey and Nedum Onuoha. But it’s his son who’s capturing the spotlight, having once netted an incredible 90 goals in a single year at youth level.
Comfortable both through the middle and on the right flank, Keyrol has already impressed on the international stage. Representing USA U17s at the CONCACAF U17 Championship in Mexico, he scored seven goals in seven games as his side finished runners-up to the hosts.
This season, his form has been electric — five goals in seven Premier League 2 matches — sparking talk that he could be fast-tracked into the senior setup sooner rather than later.
Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Keyrol has always drawn inspiration from some of football’s most lethal strikers.
> “When I was younger, I watched Drogba, Aguero, Suarez, and even Torres at Atletico Madrid — I tried to model my game after them,” he once revealed.
His talent was on full display in Liverpool U21s’ emphatic 4-1 victory over Everton, where he fired a memorable hat-trick in the Merseyside derby. Speaking after the match, he reflected on his journey so far:
> “This means a lot to me, especially after the ups and downs — injuries, inconsistent game time. I just had to stay positive and keep working. Scoring against Everton is special, but it’s a team effort — I couldn’t have done it without the boys.”
While breaking into Liverpool’s star-studded first team is never easy, Figueroa’s name is one that won’t fade away anytime soon. Whether his breakthrough comes this season or next, the signs are clear — Keyrol Figueroa is a name for the future.
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