CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A new season means new players and to help introduce and welcome our new players we have provided a player profile and a quick Q&A below.
Name: Guilherme “Gui” Leme
Hometown: San Paolo, Brazil
Age: 17
Position: F
Previous Club: La Roca
Hobbies: Soccer, soccer and soccer
Favorite Team: Barcelona
Favorite Player: Neymar
Team in FIFA 14: Bayern Munich
Name: D.J. Villegas
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Age: 16
Position: M
Previous Club: Davis Legacy
Hobbies: Soccer, golf
Favorite Team: Manchester United
Favorite Player: Ronaldo
Team in FIFA 14: Germany National Team
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “Because I saw this opportunity for me to improve as a player and as an individual person.”
Name: Aristotle Zarris
Hometown: Casa Grande, Arizona
Age: 14
Position: M
Previous Club: Chargers
Hobbies: Greek Literature
Favorite Team: Chelsea
Favorite Player: Hazard
Team in FIFA 14: Chelsea
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “To play against better players and to play with better players.”
Name: Zane Zarris
Home: Casa Grande, Arizona
Age: 16
Position: D
Previous club: Chargers
Hobbies: Basketball, spend time with family
Favorite team: Everton
Favorite Player: Kevin Mirallas
Team in FIFA: Everton
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “I visited it a few times and saw some of the matches at the Winter Showcase.”
Name: Rodrigo “Roy” De La Maza
Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico
Age: 16
Position: M
Previous Club: IMG Academy
Hobbies: Tennis, futsal
Favorite Team: Barcelona
Favorite Player: Ronaldinho
Team in FIFA 14: AC Milan
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “I came here to continue on my journey towards becoming the best player I can be and reaching my dream.”
Name: Jared Osgood
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Age: 15
Position: GK
Previous Club: CISC Velocity
Hobbies: Soccer, hockey
Favorite Team: Chelsea
Favorite Player: Petr Cech
Team FIFA 14: Barcelona
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “To become the best player I can be.”
Name: Austin Najib
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Age: 15
Position: GK
Previous Club: La Roca
Hobbies: Watch soccer, spend time with family, watch movies
Favorite Team: Real Madrid
Favorite Players: Iker Casillas
Team in FIFA 14: Real Madrid
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “The Grande Sports Academy is the best Academy in the country and it’s residential so your living like a pro. I’m from Utah so that is where the first team is located and I didn’t think there was a better way to get to the team than playing for the Academy.”
Name: Juan Carreon
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Age: 16
Position: GK
Previous Club: Toluca
Hobbies: Ping pong
Favorite Team: Atletico Madrid
Favorite Player: David de Gea
Team in FIFA 14: Atletico Madrid
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “Because it gives me the best opportunity to graduate, go to college and eventually pro.”
Name: Leo Fuchs
Hometown: San Paolo, Brazil
Age: 16
Position: CF/M
Previous Club: Utah FC
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, snowboard
Favorite Team: Chelsea
Favorite Player: Neymar
Team in FIFA 14: Barcelona
Q: Why did you join the Grande Sports Academy?
A: “Make me dream of playing professionally a reality.”