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"Football isn't just a game"—it's life.

For 16-year-old David Jones, football is more than a sport; it's an escape, a calling, and the only thing that makes sense in a world full of challenges. The electric thrill of scoring a last-minute winner, the roar of the crowd—it’s the closest thing to freedom he knows.

But David's journey is far from simple. Blessed with extraordinary talent yet burdened by fiery anger, he’s fighting battles on and off the pitch. Growing up as the son of a Nigerian immigrant and a British mother, David navigates the pressures of cultural expectations, the weight of his own ambitions, and the scrutiny of a sport that demands perfection.

Passion drives him forward, but his temper holds him back. Can he channel his emotions and prove himself worthy of being football's next big star?
 David Jones: The Next big thing is a gripping coming-of-age story about resilience, identity, and the unrelenting pursuit of dreams.


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The Next Big Thing

"Yes, gaffer," came David's voice, echoing slightly in his apartment.

A moment ago, he had been locked in a brutal one-on-one Call of duty match with Zoey, where he was losing embarrassingly. Every tactical decision he made had been countered, every Offensive maneuver shredded apart. He was staring down yet another humiliating defeat—until, like a lifeline from the heavens, his phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, he had instantly picked up. It was Ole Gunnar Solskjær. His coach—well, ex-coach now. It was a convenient escape from his virtual thrashing, but more than that, the call carried a certain weight.

New Coach II