Personal Statement
Hi coach, this is Imaad, a 17 year old who has been playing for just 5 years. I hope you read this through, and even if you do not find me suitable for your team, drop any advice for me to build on further.
I live in Pakistan, a place that has given me everything, but has taken more. Around the 2018 world cup I remember watching a youtube video of hector bellerin(arsenal's RB at the time) taking freekicks, to this day that video is downloaded in my mind, as i remember obsessing over how he curled the ball, i bought my first football at age 12 (having never touched a ball before) started kicking it in our corridor in our house, and inevitably learned the kick. This nightmare started at that time, and has taken over my life completely now, all of what i do, is for football, my studies, my training, my work, my internships, everything is Driven by the goal to be the best player in the world. Not a second goes by where my mind is completely away from football, and it is having its costs on my mind , my mental and physical health, not being in control of my future and also not being able to have a fair shot at this dream is something i cannot live with, this is why i need to leave my country.
My parents have made it clear as day, that a degree is absolutely necessary, and any other possibility will be completely ignored, so the programs like ncaa etc. make it perfect for me.
As a player, my talent lies in aspects of the game behind the normal eye, I would associate my playstyle with harry kane, Naturally i have a good shot, and passing ability, but my specialty is my speed of thought and decision making, I can recognize patterns of play naturally.
I could go on about how much ive sacrificed for this sport, how i lost 65 pounds in 4 months last year to be fit enough to play regionally, how literally everything in my day is related to me becoming a better player, It is well and truly my life, and you can lead to a better or worse direction. Any contact or advise from your side would be appreciated, clarity is really important for me at this stage, and again anything or contact would be appreciated.
