A complete success story! At one point, he didn't have cleats on his feet, but now everyone is pointing at him.

Juma Bah, who came from Sierra Leone and made a name for himself at Real Valladolid, was chosen as the "man of the match" at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium. The young center-back, who joined the team just a month ago, has turned his career into a fairy tale in this short time. Bah described his first match in LaLiga, where he started in the first 11 against Real Sociedad, as "crazy," and his speech on Real Valladolid's official channels, where he talked about his humble origins, moved the audience.

RESPECTING HIS PAST

The young footballer paid tribute to his past while recalling the difficult life in Sierra Leone, saying, "For a long time, I helped my father at the bakery where he worked. I helped him cook the grains and prepare the meals that my mother would sell at the market."

"I NEVER HAD BOOTS"

Bah stepped into his professional career when a scout noticed him playing football in the streets and quickly rose to the top league in his country. Coming from a poor country like Sierra Leone, Bah has experienced the challenges of being a footballer up close. "I never had boots, and that was really stressful, but I'm happy to be here now," he said, reflecting on those tough days. Bah's European adventure began when Pachu, a scout from Real Valladolid, noticed him.

"HE WATCHED ME PLAY AND BELIEVED IN ME"

"Pachu came from Spain, watched me play, and believed in me. This is really incredible," he expresses his astonishment at the opportunity given to him by the Spanish scout. Shortly after joining the team, Bah began training with Promesas and then took to the field with the reserve team within a week. After playing two matches in the Division de Honor Juvenil, he caught the attention of head coach Pezzolano and was invited to train with the first team.

"MY HEART STARTED TO BEAT FAST"

Bah describes this rapid rise with astonishment: "I couldn't believe it when I was called to train with the first team. The coach trusted me and included me in the squad. When I saw my name in the locker room, my heart started to beat fast, and going out to hear the fans shout my name deeply affected me. The great success that Juma Bah has shown in such a short time has etched a story in memory that leaves everyone curious about what he can achieve at Real Valladolid."