Despite still being just 17 years of age, Cameron Carter-Vickers has already developed a burgeoning reputation in the United States, picking up a number of caps at youth level for the national side.
Having represented the Under-18 national side in the past few years, Carter-Vickers has rapidly moved up the age groups in recent months.
The strong, and technically gifted centre back enjoyed a prosperous summer where he represented the United States at the Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand, receiving a number of plaudits by fans and pundits alike throughout the tournament.
In the past year, the Tottenham Under-21 star has made the step up to Under-23 level for his national side. Making his debut against their Brazilian counterparts at the age of 16, Carter-Vickers has become a mainstay ahead of this summers’ Olympic Games in Brazil.
The defender, who joined the Tottenham academy in 2014, will be looking to further enhance his reputation as the US aim to compete with Brazil and global superstar Neymar in the games.
High hopes for the next year
With Carter-Vickers looking to cement a place in the US Olympic team, he will be hoping to build on a positive start to the season for Ugo Ehiogu’s Tottenham under-21 side.
Having captained the side on a number of occasions already this campaign, the Southend born centre back will be hoping of forcing his way into Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s plans this year.
Despite finding himself behind established internationals Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Kevin Wimmer and Eric Dier in the pecking order at White Hart Lane, Carter-Vickers will be optimistic about his chances of gaining first-team recognition soon, with a long season ahead in domestic and European competitions.
If first-team opportunities are hard to come by this season, Carter-Vickers (the son of a former NBA star), may look to a short-term loan in a lower division to further enhance his growing reputation.
The youngester may look at recent Tottenham youth graduates Andros Townsend, Ryan Mason and Harry Kane to see the positive impact a loan in the more physical divisions around England could have.
A future Tottenham and United States star
Pochettino, a former international centre-back himself, will be hopeful of integrating Carter-Vickers into his first team with a number of exciting prospects at the North London side in the coming years.
England youth internationals Harry Winks and Josh Onomah have already enjoyed game time under the guidance of the Argentine boss, particularly in the Europa League so far this season.
Named at number 31 in the Telegraph's list of the top 35 hottest prospects in English football, Tottenham fans and staff will be hopeful the next three years will see the young American continue his sensational rise through the age groups in world football.