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Young Gun: Karl Hein

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Throughout the season, we catch up with our young Gunners in the matchday programme to find out more about their route to our academy. This week, Karl Hein explains growing up in Estonia, reaching the first team squad and more.

I was born in Polva, a town in southern Estonia, but most of my childhood was spent in the capital, Tallinn, particularly in Kalamaja, which has become a popular tourist destination, due to its vibrant lifestyle and stunning scenery. Growing up there was wonderful.

As a child, Cristiano Ronaldo was a massive influence on me.