Gloria Mariwa '24 Recruiting Profile

I love football. I’ve been playing soccer from the tender age of 5, started as a goalkeeper, and gradually moved upwards till I found my fit in attacking midfield and strike. 

I can be physical while playing, I learned that when I was playing in a local boys club where I was the only girl so I had to be tuff. Apart from my physicality, my other strengths are position versatility since I’ve played in almost every position on the pitch and I’m comfortable with both feet, terrific ball control due to my background in soccer freestyling (@14thgunner), I work really well in tight spaces and can dribble out of them, I often intercept plays since I visualise them before they happen whether it’s an attack or when we are defending. I’m an empathetic leader on and off the pitch who believes in kaizen, continuous improvement. I take free kicks, penalties, and corners for my team.

Other than soccer, I mainly play badminton and basketball. Badminton has really helped me with my agility, quick reflexes, and medium-term endurance. Basketball has taught me self discipline, teamwork and agility.

Note: The two mile time stats on my profile are incorrect.