I like their style of play

Soccer Laduma: Emile, you’ve been the talk of the town in the DStv Diski Challenge for a while now, so we are excited to be speaking to you. First up, tell us about the experience of playing in the SA U16 team in the UEFA development tournament in Poland last year.

Emile Witbooi:

It’s always an honour to represent my country and play against other young players from different countries.

SL: And how did you benefit from your time at the School of Excellence?

EW:

I developed as a player, both tactically and technically. The coaches also instilled confidence in us.

SL: What do you consider to be your strengths as a player?

EW: Dribbling and making forward passes.

SL: What areas of your game are you focusing on in order to grow?

EW: Defending. I need to be more involved when we don’t have the ball.

SL: Talk to us about your goals. EW:

(I want) To develop to be the best player I c an be and make sure I make it to the PSL and eventually abroad.

SL: Do you guiding you?

EW: have someone who is

Yes, my father. He’s still playing at the highest level.

SL: What is the been given?

EW:

best advice you have

Be passionate about what you do and it’ll never feel like work.

SL: Your advice to other aspiring footballers?

EW: Keep working on your development. Never give up, and do your best all the time, God will do the rest.

SL: What do you love about football?

EW: It’s where I can express myself freely.

SL: What don’t you like? EW:

Injuries. They can derail one’s progress and take away the work that has been put in.

SL: What do you enjoy about your position?

EW: Creating goalscoring chances by dribbling or making passes. One needs to have a big heart and a great football IQ to succeed in my position.

SL: Why did you decide to join Cape Town City? EW: I want to develop further and become the best version of myself. Off the pitch, you’ll find me at the beach.

SL: When you watch football on TV, do you relax and enjoy the game or are you working? EW: I watch how other players make forward passes to turn defenders, which channels to attack, and how to position oneself in and around the box.

SL: Which boots do you play in? EW:

PUMA Future Ultimate 7. They are for ballers who own the game and create exciting moments in the game.

SL: Why did you decide to partner with PUMA?

EW: I love the brand, they are top. I believe they have my best interest at heart. They take care of my needs while I focus on my development.

SL: What type of content do you share on social media? EW: I only share football content, of amazing games and training posts. Both imagery and videos.

SL: Who are your football heroes? EW: Themba Zwane and Surprise Ralani. I like their style of play. ❐