Bernd Leno may never have become a goalkeeper had a former team-mate turned up for a youth game.
Our goalkeeper was initially a midfielder when growing up, but switched after his team were left short of a keeper.
Read on to find out the full story, Leno's first memories of football and the Arsenal icon who helped shape his career.
Bernd, let’s go right back to your childhood. What are your first memories of football?
My first memories of football were my first game when I visited Stuttgart’s stadium. Since that point it was a dream to become a professional football player - and 15 years later I’ve signed for Arsenal.