Does anyone know if Nicholas Del Moro is still playing at all ? Last word was he left Spain heading home and is apparently modeling in Auckland. A real shame if he's given up on football; a great talent but can definitely see him succeeding on the catwalks of Milan as well !
http://www.red11.co.nz/portfolio/talent/men/729200...
Following in Tamati William's footsteps on the catwalk...
Brock Messenger is having a trial at PS Kemi Kings in Finland.
Elijah Just is on a months trial at PEC Zwolle! Let’s hope Declan Edge can strike gold again.
Good to see him getting a trial and wish him luck - little surprised Max Mata has not been given a similar opportunity as of yet.
Good to see him getting a trial and wish him luck - little surprised Max Mata has not been given a similar opportunity as of yet.
Max Mata struggled with homesickness when he was in Wellington, not sure how he'd go in Europe
Good to see him getting a trial and wish him luck - little surprised Max Mata has not been given a similar opportunity as of yet.
Max Mata struggled with homesickness when he was in Wellington, not sure how he'd go in Europe
Sign him up Auckland City.
Good to see him getting a trial and wish him luck - little surprised Max Mata has not been given a similar opportunity as of yet.
Max Mata struggled with homesickness when he was in Wellington, not sure how he'd go in Europe
Sign him up Auckland City.
but he's playing for Eastern Suburbs
Good to see him getting a trial and wish him luck - little surprised Max Mata has not been given a similar opportunity as of yet.
Max Mata struggled with homesickness when he was in Wellington, not sure how he'd go in Europe
Sign him up Auckland City.
but he's playing for Eastern Suburbs
Yes he is... players move clubs all time called transfer. Auckland City closest to professional as he going to get if not keen on moving away from home comforts.
Elijah Just is on a months trial at PEC Zwolle! Let’s hope Declan Edge can strike gold again.
Elijah Just to PEC Zwolle on work experience.
“Visiting PEC has been a great experience all around! Ryan and his family have taken great care of me and I have learned a lot particularly about the day to day life of a professional footballer. The training at PEC has been very similar to Olé with loads of rondos, positional play and small sided games. I have enjoyed my time immensely and am looking forward to getting back to New Zealand to continue the work at Olé.” – Elijah Just
bugger. from trial to experience.
playing it cool?
bugger. from trial to experience.
better news today - experience is now extended internship and will be playing for the reserves tomorrow
Also on http://destentor.nl: the extended internship of New Zealander Elijah Just. 17-year-old playmaker leaves considerable impression at PEC Zwolle. Plays tomorrow, like most reserves of first team, also in the match against reserves FC Twente
So they called him back? I thought he said thanks for all the memories, now back to NZ, but now he's playing a game for the Ressies?
here's the rest of the text from the dutch website
PEC Zwolle has extended the internship of the talented Elijah Just by two weeks.
The 17-year old New Zealander will also play in a practice match against the reserves of FC Twente on Tuesday-afternoon (13.30).
Just has been on trial at PEC Zwolle for a month. Like Ryan Thomas, the talented left leg comes from the Olé Football Academy in New Zealand. J
ust trained in the past few weeks with the promises and also played in a practice match against PEC Zwolle under 19 with Cambuur.
In it he left a decent impression. Practice match The trainee may prove himself again on Tuesday if Jong PEC Zwolle takes on FC Twente. Albert van der Haar and Dennis Demmers, trainers of both teams, will have access to several reserves from the first team in the friendly match. The kick-off is at 13.30 in the stadium of PEC Zwolle
Joseph Harris has joined Motala AIF in Sweden's 4th Tier.
Joseph Harris has joined Motala AIF in Sweden's 4th Tier.
That old route: NZ>>>US College>>>Scandinavian lower league>>>NZ National league>>>ENDS
even better news today for Elijah Just
from FotzaPEC Zwolle twitter account
New Zealander Elijah Just (17) impresses at PEC Zwolle, but it is not yet clear whether PEC wants to capture him. Next week he will train with the first team.
very cool
Dutch article about Elijah Just:
http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=323669
Friday, February 23, 2018
"PEC Zwolle strengthened itself in 2013 with Ryan Thomas and that was ultimately a bull's eye. The midfielder from New Zealand has grown over the years into a crowd favorite and may take a bigger step in his career next summer. Chances are that PEC will soon reinforce itself with a New Zealander.
The only seventeen-year-old Elijah Just was on trial in Zwolle last month. During that period he made such an impression on the club management that it was decided to extend his trial period. "He made such an impression on us in a month's time that we wanted to see him working longer", explains technical director Gerard Nijkamp in conversation with the Stentor .
"He has qualities", continues the director about Just, who like Thomas is from New Zealand's Olé Football Academy. "Elijah is especially good and reliable at the ball and that might make him a typical PEC player, but the comparison with Ryan is premature, regardless of the country and the academy which he comes from."
Nijkamp does not yet know whether PEC will offer a contract. Just does not have the British passport that made Thomas relatively cheap four years ago. "That may make Elijah more expensive, but it does not have to make it more difficult for us to contract him."
Elijah Just playing for PEC Zwolle youth team Feb. 2018
Another Dutch article:
https://www.destentor.nl/pec-zwolle/elijah-just-is...
"Elijah is a typical PEC Zwolle footballer," Van der Haar, his trainer, finds with the promises. "He is good at the position game and has an eye for the spaces on the field. Elijah is not a kick and rush footballer, so he fits well here. Such footballers come here to try with the intention to do something with the ball. He would not be out of place here. "
.......Nijkamp does not yet know whether PEC will offer a contract. Just does not have the British passport that made Thomas relatively cheap four years ago. "That may make Elijah more expensive, but it does not have to make it more difficult for us to contract him."
Just what I've read on internet(not official source):
To help protect Local/EU/EEA player development & opportunities, non EU/EEA players need a work permit in order to play professional football in the Netherlands.
A work permit is only issued to a non-EU/EEA player who is:
These salaries are significantly higher than the *average salaries of players in the Dutch Eredisvie. In general, clubs may be unable or unwilling to pay this on young "foreign" players instead of EU/EEA who can be paid considerably less.
*2014 € 266,000 / year
https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/stage-voor-chelsea-midden...
It's in dutch but the last paragraph is about Elijah Just. Translated for you ;)
“must earn a non EU salary”. What does this mean? Is it something lost in translation?
“must earn a non EU salary”. What does this mean? Is it something lost in translation?
Non EU/EEA ie. "foreign" players. must earn a salary considerably more than EU/EEA players (To protect locals/EU/EEA & avoid an influx of "foreign" players) as per post on previous page .....if thats what you mean?
ie: A non EU salary = A salary paid to a player who is not from the EU/EEA
In other words... if they sign him, he will be on good coin from the get go and they need to consider whether he is worth it other say cheaper local products.
The fact that it is being considered is awesome in itself... if not signed, the NIX would probably do well to pick him up.
“must earn a non EU salary”. What does this mean? Is it something lost in translation?
Non EU/EEA ie. "foreign" players. must earn a salary considerably more than EU/EEA players (To protect locals/EU/EEA & avoid an influx of "foreign" players) as per post on previous page .....if thats what you mean?
ie: A non EU salary = A salary paid to a player who is not from the EU/EEA
This is why a EU passport is so crucial for any young Kiwi player looking to start over there, as mentioned by Hudson a few times for one.
Joel Stevens starting in Swedish 3rd tier, maybe could have started inially at a higher level if had a EU passport and so was cheaper for a club bit higher up the pyramid.
Scandanavian countries have fewer/lower requirements for non-EU players in general, hence so many kiwis playing there.
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
I'm pretty sure Si Elliott didn't have a UK passport
I think his magnificent fake English accent may have fooled everyone instead
I'm pretty sure Si Elliott didn't have a UK passport
I think his magnificent fake English accent may have fooled everyone instead
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
Winston Reid
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
Winston Reid
He's got a Danish passport = Euro.
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
I can only think of Rojas and Barbarouses. Or they do have some EU passport?
One school futsal programme in New Zealand. To football players in Portugal, USA, England and Australia... and a value of over $NZD1m. Not bad!
http://www.mattfutsalfejos.com/2018/03/23/st-pats-...
One school futsal programme in New Zealand. To football players in Portugal, USA, England and Australia... and a value of over $NZD1m. Not bad!
http://www.mattfutsalfejos.com/2018/03/23/st-pats-...
Hey, I remember the hype around Taye. Remember another Kiwi went to Portugal with Beleneses, wonder what happened to him.
Additionally, anyone remember the young Kiwi who signed for Argentine giants Independiente a few years back? Had a Hispanic name
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
So, Rojas the only one? (Unsure whether he has Euro passport). Tuiloma when he played at OM?
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
So, Rojas the only one? (Unsure whether he has Euro passport). Tuiloma when he played at OM?
I'm really not sure. I've been doing some research and managed to get a list:
Nikko Boxall?
Dan Keat?
Craig Henderson?
Steven Old?
Wynton Rufer (Kind of old but still he was a foreigner for all the European clubs he played in)
Bill Tuiloma?
Tyler Boyd (Has a US passport but not a EU one)
And that's pretty much it. I guess I'm still missing someone and you have to consider all the Kiwis playing in the MLS (Boxall, Wynne, Bevan, Marinovic, Gleeson?, Collier and many more in the past like Elliott, Boyens and Nelsen) who count as foreigners as well. Anyway, is not a big list and the ones who are on it didn't have great pro carrers
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
So, Rojas the only one? (Unsure whether he has Euro passport). Tuiloma when he played at OM?
I'm really not sure. I've been doing some research and managed to get a list:
Nikko Boxall?
Dan Keat?
Craig Henderson?
Steven Old?
Wynton Rufer (Kind of old but still he was a foreigner for all the European clubs he played in)
Bill Tuiloma?
Tyler Boyd (Has a US passport but not a EU one)
And that's pretty much it. I guess I'm still missing someone and you have to consider all the Kiwis playing in the MLS (Boxall, Wynne, Bevan, Marinovic, Gleeson?, Collier and many more in the past like Elliott, Boyens and Nelsen) who count as foreigners as well. Anyway, is not a big list and the ones who are on it didn't have great pro carrers
Dan Keat - England
Wynton Rufer - Switzerland via his dad. The rules were different back then, no EU so he and Shane could play in Switzerland as locals, but Wynton played in Germany as an import
If an analysis was made of current Kiwi pro players, what % would have citizenship of the confederation they’re playing in. Alternatively, who has been able to get a pro contract without it?
I can only think of Rojas and Barbarouses. Or they do have some EU passport?
Barbarouses = Greek (I think)?
Sam Brotherton?
Tyler Lissette?
