TEN-year-old Zion Hickerson, a multi-talented athlete from Guyana, has attracted the attention of two of Europe’s footballing giants. The young prospect from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy has received offers to join the youth academies of both Juventus and Borussia Dortmund in New York.

Hickerson showcased his abilities at a recent Juventus Academy tryout held on Randall’s Island, New York, where he made an immediate impression on the attending scouts. Both academies are keen to have him on their rosters for the 2025/26 season.

However, a move to the United States will have to wait. His father, Orin Hickerson, said they are in discussions to push back his entry until the 2026/27 season to allow Zion to first complete his National Grade Six Assessment.

The St. Gabriel’s Primary student is also preparing to captain his team in the upcoming Courts Optical Pee Wee Football Competition in Guyana.
In a display of his diverse sporting talent, Hickerson is also a promising tennis player. He is scheduled to compete in the Little Mo International tournament in Florida in December.