George Bello is in no hurry to grow up. The Atlanta United homegrown defender turned 17 on Jan. 22nd, and after spending half an hour with him at Atlanta United’s training ground recently, I would describe him as neither immature for his age nor wise beyond his years. And that’s just fine.



Bello’s pregame playlist includes hip hop artists like Lil Baby, Gunna, Travis Scott and Atlanta’s own Migos. He’s a teenage gamer who likes to brag about his ability with his go-to team, Chelsea.



“I’m the best with them,” Bello said of the “nasty” Premier League club. His strategy involves swift passing and a heavy reliance on the skill moves of the highly-rated Eden Hazard. “I’m a skiller and I move the ball around really quick. If you combine those, I’m pretty much unstoppable.”



Bello also plays Fortnite, but he isn’t as enthusiastic about the latest gaming...