We have recently taken a look at a few former Fulham talents and how they have been getting on away from Craven Cottage.
The Fulham ranks have been impressive in terms of generating talent but the professional careers of these youngsters have been mixed.
For instance, Ryan Sessegnon was tipped for the absolute top during his time at Fulham but he has now suffered yet another injury blow as his time at Tottenham Hotspur becomes a nightmare.
Similarly, former Fulham wonderkid Matthew Briggs has opened up on his struggles having gone from being the Premier League’s youngest-ever player to playing in non-league.
The flip side is that both Mika Biereth and Elijah Adebayo are scoring goals after emerging in the Fulham ranks before moving on.
The case of Sonny Hilton probably fits into the former, with the midfielder failing to really live up to his early potential.
Ex-Fulham talent Sonny Hilton backs himself
Fulham appeared to have landed a coup upon signing Hilton from Tranmere Rovers in 2016.
Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Sunderland all wanted to sign Hilton but Fulham won the race, adding Hilton to the academy.
Hilton was never able to break through into the Fulham first-team and spent time out on loan with Finnish side TPS and then Carlisle United.
Fulham decided to release Hilton at the end of last season, allowing him to leave on a free transfer.
Hilton dropped into non-league, returning to Merseyside with Northern Premier League side Bootle.
The 23-year-old has now spoken to the Liverpool Echo and believes that he can ‘get back to the top’ – he just needs somebody to take a punt on him.
Hilton highlighted his previous caps with England at youth level and believes that he can get back to the levels which took him to the Fulham academy.
“I played for England from Under-16s to Under-19s,” said Hilton “’I’ve done what people who are playing the game now haven’t done. I look back and think, ‘wow’. I know I can get back to the top, but I need someone to take a gamble on me,” he added.
Every player needs a dream and why not back yourself to make the rise up through the leagues?
Charlie Austin was released by Reading and Sheffield Wednesday let Jamie Vardy go before both players used non-league football as a springboard to eventually become Premier League stars.
Hilton is seemingly aiming to do the same and maybe he can bounce back from his Fulham release down the line.
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