This footballer Claims to be 17-Years-Old: Do You Believe Him?

Although an impressive footballer, Joseph Minala, a 17-Year-Old Cameroonian midfielder who plays for the Roman Giants, have many beginning to question his age, especially after the footballer released several pictures on twitter and instagram, showing a much older looking man.

After some fans took to Joseph's twitter and facebook page, accusing the 17-year-old player of lying about his birthdate in order to play at the youth level, the midfielder was quick to delete the majority of his social networking pages.

In addition to looking old, some also claim Minala is actually a much older man because it is believed the Cameroonian midfielder told an African website he was actually 41-years-old. However, his football team, Le Aquile, is now threatening legal action against those who question Joseph's age.

According to the footballer's people, Joesph lived a pretty a hard life while growing up - hence, why he looks like a 41 year old instead of a youthful teenager.

Joseph Minala's baby photo shows that the player was well beyond his years...j/k

Joseph beside other teenage footballers.

So, what does Joseph Minala have to say about all of this? 

 Envy is the weakness of man, and those with a poor soul hurt others when you are in Serie A. Love you! Forza Lazio.

Inviduosità è la debolezza dell'uomo e la gente d'anima povera quando essere in série A fa male agli altri vi voglio bn loool forza lazio
— minala joseph marie (@MarieMbjm) February 11, 2014

Joseph Minala is either a very weathered looking 17-year-old or he's actually an "extra" 41-year-old man who desperately wants to reclaim his youth..either way, not a good look.