11/12/2023
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“Filho de peixe, peixinho é”; “filho de peixe sabe nadar”: two Portuguese language sayings used when the children inherit the qualities of their parents - free translation: son of fish knows how to swim.
At our academy we have the privilege of having the children of six professional players, who trust our coaches to teach football to their kids and to be part of their education.
🇹🇭 Manuel Tom Bihr is a Bangkok United and Thai national team player. Half-German, he is a product of the famous Stuttgart youth ranks. His two kids, Alena and Jakub, are enjoying our Saturday U5 classes!
🇧🇷 Willian Popp plays for Muangthong United, one of the most successful clubs in Thailand, with stints at his home country traditional clubs Joinville, Figueirense, Ceará and Chapecoense. His son Luca is also with us!
🇧🇷 Danilo Alves represented a few clubs in Brazil before moving to Europe and later to Asia. In Thailand since 2021, he is currently playing for BG Pathum United. Enzo, his son, is a member of our U9 team!
🇧🇷 Negueba has an impressive profile. A former U20 Brazilian international, had stints at powerhouses Flamengo, São Paulo and Grêmio. He represents Port FC and has his son Guilherme in our U5 classes.
🇧🇷 Willen Mota is a former Brazil U17 international who came from the youth ranks of Vasco da Gama and is currently wearing the colours of Bangkok United. His son Thales plays for our U11 team!
🇫🇷 Amadou Soukouna is enjoying his first year in Thailand. After a couple of seasons in Israel and South Africa, the former France U19 international signed for Bangkok United. His son Noam just joined our U5 class!
We are truly grateful for their trust and hope that someday their kids can follow their steps!
