The Joke that is fake birthdates

[Keegan]

http://fc.dallas.mlsnet.com/imgs/bio...ahim_a_bio.jpg

Ibbe Ibrahim, 16? I'm sorry but no way in hell.

Isn't it unusual that all these wonderkids who have been popping up come from 3rd world countries? Ghana, Haiti, Ethiopia, Gambia...

Nyassi, Adu, Altidore, Ibrahim

imo no way theses guys have real ages. Maybe Altidore does as I can see him being that young although Haiti is full of crap when it comes to ages anyone who watched Canada vs. Haiti in Olympic qualifying can attest to that I think their roster said that all their keepers were 16/17 in an U-23 tourney?

Ibbe might be 19/20 but not 16 lol

[James17930]

I can see you've done your research.

[Keegan]

Yes I have. It is a fact that a lot of people from 3rd world countries do not know their real birthdates.

Miguel TEJADA RING A FUCKIN BELL?

[zeelaw]

The picture doesnt really mean much, although he does look over 16.

[James17930]

So one guy -- who's from the Dominican Republic -- lies about his age, and suddenly a lot of people, and, according to your logic, any athlete from any 'third-world' country does not know his proper age?

You're really trying to tell me that Ibbe doesn't know how old he is, and is off by four years?

[Nodoubtguy]

I knew a guy who was 6'2 in 7th grade, could grow a full mustache....I'm sorry, but you going on about nothing. Could very well be 16

[e_mcarthur89]

http://fc.dallas.mlsnet.com/imgs/bio...ahim_a_bio.jpg
imo no way theses guys have real ages.

your opinion is ignorant and based on no real facts. saying all teenage stars from poor countries don't know their age is ridiculous. there are plenty of people who look older than they really are.

[Roogsy]

Dumb thread.

I was 16 and getting into strip clubs and bars all the time. I looked way old then I actually was.

And I'm not even from a "third world country".

MLS isn't exactly the MLB where age is a big deal when you are in development. If this kid said he was 18, it wouldn't really matter that much as long as he has skill.

[Kayed]

lol i had a full beard when i was 15. Don't hate

[stugautz]

What about people that look younger than their age? Shouldn't we be outing them as well?

[rocker]

i think he looks 19... but he turns 17 in a month. 2 years between the real birthdate and the look is not evidence of anything.
It's not surprising to see a teen professional athlete look older. Have you seen some of those hockey players that get drafted into the NHL each year? geez, they look like men.

[NateDoGG]

doesnt matter, he is young and thats what does matter. he will prove to be a wonder kid

[FluSH]

http://fc.dallas.mlsnet.com/imgs/bio...ahim_a_bio.jpg

Ibbe Ibrahim, 16? I'm sorry but no way in hell.

Isn't it unusual that all these wonderkids who have been popping up come from 3rd world countries? Ghana, Haiti, Ethiopia, Gambia...

Nyassi, Adu, Altidore, Ibrahim

imo no way theses guys have real ages. Maybe Altidore does as I can see him being that young although Haiti is full of crap when it comes to ages anyone who watched Canada vs. Haiti in Olympic qualifying can attest to that I think their roster said that all their keepers were 16/17 in an U-23 tourney?

Ibbe might be 19/20 but not 16 lol

How old did LeBron James look when he first started the league?! Fcuk how old does he look now?!

[ExiledRed]

There's no way Keegan is a day older than 16 btw

[ExiledRed]

Though I agree, there is truth that birthdates are often unclear.

im guessing he's 18

[nobodybeatsthewiz]

isn't baseball's el duque like 74 now?

[werewolf]

Tyler Hemming looks like he is 18.....

[SLBuu]

DAMN........ Ibey is one ugly mo fo

[James17930]

I think every single player in the entire league is lying about their age. And they're all on steroids.

BTW -- why don't we put Ibbe 'On The Spot' with Michelle and she can ask him?