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Andres RealesMy name is Andrés, owner of SoccerSportZone.com. Soccer has been an essential part of my life. I started playing at 7 years old and became serious about becoming a professional player at 13. I played for U20 Millonarios F.C academy, collegiate soccer at NCAA D2 school Lubbock Christian University, and several semi-professional soccer teams in the US such as Lubbock Matadors, Lansing United FC, Joplin Demize, Corinthians FC of San Antonio in the NPSL league. I was also invited to participate at Path2Pro Soccer Combine in 2018, allowing me to be scouted by professional soccer clubs in the United States and worldwide. Just like many, the dream of becoming a professional soccer player didn't happen. However, my soccer "career" helped me grow not just soccer skills, but also develop the right mentality for my whole life. Nowadays, I write about soccer on SoccerSportZone.com and do individual coaching to a kid of a friend on the side when I have time from my regular job as a Software Engineer.
Soccer is a game where numbers mean something. They are both referred to as a reference point and an identifier of the player’s position, performance, and on-field style of play. One such number is the 27 jersey – a lucky charm to the few players …
You would expect some of the greatest players in soccer to have numbers like 7, 10, or 11. In fact, any number between 1 and 11 is likely to be on the back of a star player. Yet, for some reason, few iconic players have …
The number 25 jersey has a long, storied history in soccer. It’s a number that is usually associated with great power and strength, and throughout the years, many talented players have proudly worn it. From world-renowned superstars to up-and-coming stars, many who wore the number …
The story of the number 24 jersey is one of obscurity, especially in Brazilian soccer circles. In fact, local players actively avoid it due to the number being used as a homophobic slur. Despite this, there have been a few brave and talented players who’ve …
Soccer fans rarely associate the number 23 with popular players in the sport. In fact, this number is usually reserved for the third-choice goalkeeper in international tournaments, since two complete 11-man squads fill the remaining 22 spots. But make no mistake – there are some …
Very few coaches and team managers have the option of putting 11 strong soccer players on the field; most of us have to do what we can with a mix of excellent and not-so-great players. Though there are no “easy” positions in soccer, there are …
It is near impossible to watch a soccer match where at least one of the players doesn’t end up in tears. For a sport that portrays such strength and resilience, people are often in awe at the emotional response it brings out and wonder why …
All fans know, whether they like it or not, Germany is a soccer force to be reckoned with. The team is tied with Italy for the second-most FIFA World Cup wins (four each), second only to Brazil’s five wins. So, what can other teams learn …
The definition of the word ‘passion’ is a strong feeling or liking for something or a barely controllable emotion. However, the definition falls short, as there is often no control over Argentinians’ emotions regarding soccer. Argentinians’ passion for soccer is renowned and deeply rooted. The …
There are various reasons why soccer players have tattoos. Apart from the typical personal reasons why most people get tattoos, they can also serve as reminders of home, motivators, or intimidation tactics. Some tattoos are the result of impulsiveness, especially on nights of excessive partying. …
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