Original sentence: FC Nürnberg, although was not offered a contract.In early 2007, he trialled with German club 1.Shaun grew up in Canberra playing junior football for local clubs Belwest Foxes and later Belconnen United , and watching the Canberra teams such as the Canberra Cosmos playing in the NSL.Shaun has received 10 caps at international U20 level and captained the Young Socceroos through the AFC Youth Championship 2006 campaign
Edited sentence: Although not as heralded as some of his high class teammates, such as Kaz Patafta of SL Benfica and Nathan Burns of Adelaide United, Shaun has expressed an extreme desire to make an impression on the fans and manager of a professional club, however few A-League teams have expressed much interest in the promising teenager.FC Nürnberg, although was not offered an extended contract.He is identified as a potential future Australian star with a career in either the A-League or European leagues.His ability to play anywhere in midfield and even at full back makes him particularly attractive.His former Young Socceroo coach and distinguished ex-Socceroo, Ange Postecoglou, rates Ontong as probably the best young Australian player without an A-League contract.In late 2006, he trialled with German club 1.Shaun grew up in Canberra playing junior football for local clubs Belwest Foxes and later Belconnen United , and watching the Canberra teams such as the Canberra Cosmos playing in the NSL, wishing that one day he could represent his home city at national league level.Shaun has 10 caps representing Australia at the U20 level and captained the Young Socceroos through the AFC Youth Championship 2006 campaign.Shaun is a strong tough defensive midfielder of determined character