Is he Really Worth It?!?

There is a cute guy that plays for the same soccer club as me and he is really cute. I had him in my homeroom last year and now I see him everyday but he isn't in my homeroom. Were in 8th grade (but don't say I'm to young) and when I see him he's with his friends, were both kinda popular not a ton but we are, anyway I see him and want to say hi but not sure what else to say. I get so nervous when I talk to him and am really confused. We talk sometimes and I will randomly call him but we only talk for a little. I am also afraid I will not be liked by his friends. Help idk what to do!!!!