Aston Villa star Leon Bailey | How I became Documentary

Leon Bailey made his international debut for Jamaica at the 2019 Gold Cup. The Bayer Leverkusen player learned his trade in Kingston, but it was his personality and support from his adoptive father Craig Butler that helped him stand out.

Report by Kamilla Jarzina
Camera and Interviews by Rob Langhammer
Edited by Gregor Grunenberg and Viola Grünler

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[inquisitive]

Despite his teen years in Europe, you can still spot Jamaican mannerisms in him. Lol

[mickisei]

I'm really happy for him. As a Caribbean Islander myself, I'm always happy to see someone from the region make it big!!!

[victorygeorge]

Their were so many Jamaican who chose to play for England, but he chose to play for his father's land. He will forever be a hero to all Jamaicans. 💪👑⚽

[IsiahJahGlenson]

Leon The 🦁 Bailey 🇯🇲🏆
Umbro 🇯🇲🏆
To see him in the national team amplifies my emotions.

[galinatanasov]

It makes me a bit sad how many other families from poorer regions of the world do such sacrifices in the name of their son's dream, but then he just doesn't make it. So I'm glad Leon is one of the few who did make it. Sky is the limit for him, I'm Bulgarian, so I would like to see him have a star-studded career just like another ex-Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Dimitar Berbatov.

[goated]

Props to his dad man without his guidance this yout could have been on very different path. Bless.

[jakes]

Leon humble youth and a role maodel to many. I'm a Bayern fam but I celebrated your freekick goal 💥 #yaadman🇯🇲 like I am

[lesliewilliams]

Leon Bailey. Big up yourself. Am so happy for you. You made all young talents feel as if thay have a chance in life. Not only in Jamaica, but all around the World. Enjoy your life my youth, and always remember where you coming from.Stay bless like always.

[mariomanboarde]

Amazing story! The man had to be a janitor, a lot of Jamaicans don't realize how difficult it is for Jamaicans who immigrate abroad, they seem to believe that we all just join a line and receive handouts. Very uplifting story, keep up the good work brothers

[julescoppens]

From a Genk fan, Craig Butler is the reason behind his rise but can just as well be the reason of his downfall. A man that negotiates without reasoning and mostly out of personal gain.

[leeperryjr.v_v]

Chippy big up yuhself...yuh destined for greatness bredda🔥🔥🔥

[TGFLdn]

The reporter on here forgot that Jamaica has been to a world cup before?...

[lenardbarzey]

He's from the same place as Singjay "Movado" big up Jamaica, from a fellow Islander from da British Colony of Montserrat☘️B.W.I... 🇲🇸🇯🇲🇲🇸🇯🇲🇲🇸🇯🇲🇲🇸🇬🇧

[adamsky]

His dribble the other night at old trafford was sublime.

[pjfromthepjs]

9:55 Him: The funny thing is He can hear me from up in the stands ☝🏼
Me: He think I’m hearing him.
🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[calvoh]

i hear to sign Leon Bailey is very tough to other clubs like in premier league because of his father who has got lots of demand.clubs just stopped interest in leon bailey.

[yayatoure]

Man say "wake up to nice sunset"! Bailey a wah u a deal wid? Yahhh vampir rasta???

[clh]

I just came across this video today. It's the 1st time hearing about Leon Bailey. All the best young man.

[bigfishke]

I watched him play live in Nashville against USA 🇺🇸 in the Goldcup semifinals. He was outstanding. I wish scouts were watching he has both speed, intelligence and skill . Go bailey go

[hanklesacks]

Big up yuhself chipboss, ur destined for greatness.