Monday, 9 March 2009

Squad Profile - Season 5: Giampaolo Pazzini

Giampaolo Pazzini (28) S (ITA)

Currently on loan to Strawberry Fields FC with a view to a £2m transfer. Despite his goals, the relationship between Pazzini and the club could be described as strained at best. Doubts over this commitment and workrate have plagued the Italian superstar's time at the club and his crucial penalty miss in the last minute of the XEFA Championship title showdown with FC Cornelius will be his lasting legacy at the club.

Squad Profile - Season 5: Caio

Caio (26) AM/F C (BRA)

After a career threatening injury at the start of season 4, and the emergence of Edimar, Caio's future at RF looked in doubt when he was sent on loan to ABCDE FC at the end of last season. However the loan moved seemed to rejuvinate the Brazilian star who has forced his way back into the first team with some excellent performances since his return.

Squad Profile - Season 5: Naldo

Naldo (30) D C (BRA)

One of the Fodders' longest serving players, now in his 5th season at the club, Naldo has been a key figure in an otherwise inexperienced defensive line.

Squad Profile - Season 5: Alexandre Fernandes

Alexandre Fernandes (19) D C (BRA)

"He has the potential to be the best centre back the world has ever seen". High praise indeed from Fodder manager Parker. Fernandes has been a regular in the first team since the age of 17, seen a a future captain for club and country.

Squad Profile - Season 5: Mariano Gamboa

Mariano Gamboa (19) D C + DM (ARG)

Seen by many at the club as the natural successor to Naldo's number 4 shirt, Gamboa arrived at the club in season 4 and has formed an impressive pairing with Alex Fernandes in the youth team.

Squad Profile - Season 5: Guido Boncompagni

Guido Boncompagni (19) D/WB L (ITA)

Signed by Parker as a 16 year old, Boncompagni has made the left back position his own since his arrival at the club in season 1. Pacey, two footed, and with excellent technique Guido is as accomplished going forward with the ball as he is defending.

Squad Profile - Season 5: Joe Lynch

Joe Lynch (18) GK (ENG)

Starting his first season as the Fodder's undisputed number 1 keeper following the release of Contofalsky last season. Much is expected of the young English 'keeper who manager David Parker considers one of the best goalkeepers in the world already.