Aston Villa record signing reveals he turned to football after getting first child at 14

- Wesley Moraes has revealed how he became a father when he was a 14-year-old boy

- He currently plays for Premier League side Aston Villa as their record signing

- Moraes also explained that he got superb supports from his mum since the death of his father

Aston Villa record signing Wesley Moraes has given a touching explanation of how he rose from grass to grace in the game of football; and becoming a father at the tender age of 14.

The Brazilian lost his father when he was nine, and his mother was all he had and she did her best to support his dreams even prior to his dad;s demise.

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The 22-year-old Brazilian footballer was born with one leg that is almost three centimeters shorter than the other.

More remarkably, he had his first child at the tender age of 14, with his second child coming two years later.

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"I had my first child when I was 14 years old. It was difficult because it was during this time that I started to try and play football professionally. I had to work in the day and then go to training in the evening. When I play, I have to think about my family, my kids, my mum, everybody,'' Wesley explained according to the report on Sportsbible, quoting Sky Sports.

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Today, all the difficulties Wesley Moraes faced while growing up have been forgotten as he showcases his trade in the lucrative Premier League.

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Villa signed Wesley Moraes for £22 million and despite a slow start to the season, he already has four goals to his name for his new club.

It was Villa's first win since their return to the Premier League as a goal each from Wesley and El Ghazi sealed their first point of the campaign.

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