| Player profile: | “ A speedy centre back since he was 5-years old, Andrea reads the playand understands all aspects of the game while being the ultimate
 defender. His major strengths are:
 • Exceptional Defending Ability: an expert at tackling, sticking with
 his opponent off the ball, double teaming, delaying, winning
 headers and implementing defending tactics;
 • Speed: excellent positioning and strength and exceptional
 acceleration;
 • Strength/Shielding Ability. ability to push offensive players off the
 ball, win headers, and shield the ball well;
 • Heading Ability: defends consistently against aerial passes,
 crosses, and set pieces. Ability to header far and wide to remove
 the ball from the defensive half;
 • Passing Ability: always looks up and passes the ball with time and
 space. Consistently passes to feet and makes effective long passes
 through the air.
 Andrea has consistently been the backbone of all the teams he has
 played with, possessing the grit and determination needed to do
 whatever it takes to prevent the opposition from scoring. He is a
 master at protecting the goalkeeper from breakaways and serving as
 options for midfielders in the defensive half. Andrea has the mental
 capacity, toughness and determination to succeed.
 Andrea has played in Italy (Rome) for Tor Di Quinto and Calcio
 Federale Italiana Coni; L.A. Galaxy Academy in USA (Los Angeles);
 Pateadores Academy USA (Los Angeles); and CD Alberite Spain.
 Throughout 2017-2020, Andrea has been awarded the captaincy 3
 times, twice winning player of the year (MVP), and winning 3 leagues.
 He was recently selected Captain of GPS International Academy, Valencia.
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                    | Achievements: | “ CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS• Season 2017/2018 | Captain for GPS Spain International
 Academy, Valencia,Spain. 13 goals as center back;
 • Season 2018/2019 | 3rd Division Spain. Youngest player in
 the squad; started every game, with 2697’ minutes in 3rd
 Division. One of the youngest players with most minutes of
 the Division (number 4);
 • Awarded the All Tournament Player, and Most Valuable
 Player of the German playoffs and also included in the
 Dream Team list, of 11 players, selected by all coaches in
 Germany playoffs
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