Who is Bailey Cadamarteri? Sheffield Wednesday youngster attracting Man City
Martin Macdonald
- 4 Feb 2022 12:55 GMT
- 3 min read
Sheffield Wednesday could have a future star on their hands in the form of Bailey Cadamarteri.
Bailey, who is the son of former Bradford City, Sheffield United and Huddersfield striker Danny Cadamarteri, is only 16-years-old but is already attracting interest from some clubs in the Premier League.
At the moment, he is yet to sign a professional contract with Wednesday, but will be available to do so when he turns 17 in May.
So, what kind of player is he?
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What position does Bailey Cadamarteri play in?
Cadamarteri plays as a forward.
How good is Bailey Cadamarteri?
You have to be careful when assessing the talents of a player so young, but the signs are promising from Cadamarteri.
He is a product of the youth academy at Sheffield Wednesday and has been with the club since the age of eight.
He has, naturally, not made an impact on the first team as of yet due to his young age, but is scoring goals for fun for the club's youth system.
Back in October, he hit headlines for playing a part in a miraculous comeback from Sheffield Wednesday Under 18s.
Wednesday were 5-1 down at half-time against Crew, but somehow won 6-5, with
Cadamarteri scoring four on the day.
Danny Cadamarteri has revealed previously that Bailey has sometimes been unfairly judged due to his famous dad.
"When I was working there [Wednesday], I didn't mention anything to Bailey but I heard people saying that he was only there because of me," said Danny.
"I really felt for him but I never made a thing of it because it wasn't the case. He got released at Huddersfield and got the opportunity at Sheffield Wednesday off his own back with his performances.
"It's always been of his own doing but there was a stigma attached because of me. My younger son Caelan is there now as well.
"Bailey gets pigeon-holed, especially as he is a striker like I was. He's had that expectation from people and has overcome that."
What clubs are interested in Bailey Cadamarteri?
West Ham and Brentford have been leading the race for his signature over the past year, with the Hammers even enquiring about his availability.
However, Manchester City are now believed to be interested which would certainly present an interesting option for the young forward.
According to the Sheffield Star, Cadamarteri is happy to continue his development at Wednesday for now.
When does Bailey Cadamarteri’s contract expire?
Cadamarteri is not yet on professional terms with Wednesday.
How old is Bailey Cadamarteri?
Cadamarteri was born on 9 May 2005. He is 16.
