Foxtel and Tim Cahill have teamed up once again to bring aspiring footballers the Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour giving talented teenagers from diverse backgrounds the inspiration to follow their football dreams.
There were hundreds of applications, and after days of deliberation Tim and his team of experts have chosen the winning 20 players.
Read their stories below, and stay tuned to hear all about their time at the Ambitions Tour from 15th – 18th December.
To find out more about Foxtel All-Stars, visit www.foxtelallstars.com.au
Meet the players here...
Name: Abraham Gabriel
Age: 14
Nickname: N/A
Football Club: South United FC
Favourite Football Player: N/A
Football Background: Abraham currently plays for South United FC. He has won the minor junior premiership and has scored 26 goals last season alone.
Interesting Fact: He wants to play for Borussia Dortmund one day
Name: Alannah Newell
Age: 16
Nickname: Bruiser
Position: All Rounder
Football Club: New Lambton Soccer Club
Favourite Football Player: Alannah loves watching every player in the W-League
Football Background: Alannah has played soccer for 8 years now. She can play all positions on the field and has dreamed of playing for the Newcastle Jets in the Women's A-League since she was a little girl. Alannah assisted her team in winning the grand final in 2013 and reaching the preliminary semi finals 3 years in a row.
Interesting Fact: Alannah has just been elected the Female 2015 School Captain for Irrawang High School
Name: Angelica Georgopoulos
Age: 14
Nickname: Gelly
Position: N/A
Football Club: Strathfield Football Club
Favourite Football Player: Dzeko and Tim Cahill
Football Background: Angelic started in football 5 years ago. Her dream is to develop her game to as far as her skills can take her in Australia or beyond.
Interesting Fact: Angelica has the current goal scoring record in her team.
Name: Aurin Jones
Age: 15
Nickname: N/A
Position: Left Wing
Football Club: Macarthur Rams
Favourite Football Player: Garth Bale
Football Background: This year Aurin was selected to represent Australia in Brazil at the World Cup in a youth tournament called football for hope.
Interesting Fact: Aurin scored the winning goal in his division 1 Grand final this year.
Name: Brooke Tuynman
Age: 15
Nickname: Chookie
Position: Wing, centre forward, right forward
Football Club: Bathurst 75’s
Favourite Football Player: David Beckham
Football Background: Brooke currently plays for Bathurst 75s under 17s team and in the Women's open in the local competition. Brooke has also represented the Bathurst District and played in the NSW Rep Side.
Interesting Fact: Brooke's talent is her speed and endurance, as a winger and centre she is able to use this as a serious advantage
Name: Bryce Bafford
Age: 13
Nickname: NA
Position: Striker
Football Club: Perth Glory NPL
Favourite Football Player: Christiano Ronaldo and Tim Cahill
Football Background: Bryce began soccer at 7 and since football has been his life. As a youngster Bryce played for Hamersley, Westside, Inglewood whilst being a member of the Football West Skilleroos and SAP.
Interesting Fact: Bryce has scored goals with all parts of his body including both left & right feet, head, chest & his behind
Name: Caleb J Whiting
Age: 17
Nickname: N/A
Position: All
Football Club: Maitland Magpies FC
Favourite Football Player: Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell
Football Background: 2014 season Caleb was captain of the U19's Cessnock Hornets as well as played for U23's and 1st grade at the age of 16.
Interesting Fact: First played senior football at 15 in the U19's Cessnock Hornets awarded Most Improved Player
Name: Chai Davis
Age: 13
Nickname: Chai Latte
Position: Striker or Left Wing
Football Club: Football Mid North Coast
Favourite Football Player: Lionel Messi
Football Background: Chai has been playing in the Representative team for North Coast Football since he was 11 years old. In 2014 he competed in the Under 13 Australian National Football Championships.
Interesting Fact: He can kick with both feet equally well
Name: Danika Newman
Age: 16
Nickname: NA
Position: Centre or right back
Football Club: Ballandean Soccer Club
Favourite Football Player: Lucas Neill and Tim Cahill
Football Background: Danika lives for football and last year has worked harder on her personal fitness. Danika toured in 2013 with the Australian under 15 School Girls Futsal side to Brazil.
Interesting Fact: Danika has been awarded multiple awards for time on and off the field.
2012 Best New Talent BSC Ladies and Football Stanthorpe
2013 BSC Ladies Best and Fairest and Players Player
2014 BSC Ladies Most Consistent and Players Player
Name: Ellie Carpenter
Age: 14
Nickname: NA
Position: Forward
Football Club: FOOTBALL NSW Under 17's NTC
Favourite Football Player: NA
Football Background: Ellie is currently in the Under 19's Young Matilda's and is the youngest member of the squad. She was selected for this team after making the Mini Matilda's (Under 17's) and performing well at the AFC qualifiers in Malaysia.
Interesting Fact: Ellie is a great supporter and promoter of women's football and loves to help younger children with their skill development
Name: Jayden Tunnicliff
Age: 14
Nickname: JJ or Jay
Position: Centre Midfielder
Football Club: Floreat Athena
Favourite Football Player: David Beckham and Steven Gerrard
Football Background: Jayden has just been accepted into Floreat Athena U15 NPL Squad for 2015. He plays as a Centre Midfielder but is extremely versatile. He captained his team to league champions and to the finals of the cup. He was also 2014 top goal scorer.
Interesting Fact: Jayden can juggle over 1000 and likes to think of himself as a comedian.
Name: Isaac Degetto
Age: 16
Nickname: NA
Position: Attacking midfielder, right/left wing and striker
Football Club: Launceston City
Favourite Football Player: Tim Cahill
Football Background: Tasmanian State Mens Vleague, Isaac is one of the youngest players to have done so, Isaac also had the opportunity to trial with QPR in England last year and spent 3 months with the club but unfortunately was released. Isaac also had the opportunity to play a tournament in Italy playing against Serie A clubs.
Interesting Fact: Isaac was selected for Nike’s most wanted in Sydney.
Name: Kiah Carmody Otoole
Age: 14
Nickname: Kiki
Position: Number 10
Football Club: Football Mid North Coast
Favourite Football Player: Jayden Carmody, her brother
Football Background: Kiah is currently playing for FMNC coast women's premier league. Kiah’s major achievements are being selected in the national side to compete at nationals, and being selected in the under 18s women premier league.
Interesting Fact: Kiah made her Women's Premier League 1st Grade debut at the age of 13.
`Name: Lachlan Stewart
Age: 13
Nickname: Lachy
Position: Centre Back
Football Club: Bankstown City Lions FC
Football Background: Presently Liam plays Football in the premier league for Macarthur Rams, has been on the support selection for Blacktown Spartans 2015, and represented Metro South in the 2014 State Titles.
Favourite Football Player: Tim Cahill
Interesting Fact: Has been playing football since Lachlan was 4 years old.
Name: Liam McLure
Age: 16
Nickname: N/A
Position: Centre Attacking Midfield
Football Club: Dandenong City SC NPL
Favourite Football Player: Santiago Cazorla, Cesc Fabregas, Ronaldinho
Football Background: Liam whilst in Under 16's NPL this year, has played in both U18's & U20's sides. Liam wants to play at the highest possible level so that he can achieve his fullest potential.
Interesting Fact: Liam live by the Ronaldinho quote “play football as simply as possible”.
Name: Peter Kehmis
Age: 16
Nickname: N/A
Position: N/A
Football Club: South United FC
Favourite Football Player: Drogba
Football Background: Playing at South United FC as part of the under 16 Brisbane Junior League side, Peter prides himself on his consistency. Some of his achievements this year was being the most consistent player for his team and being the leagues 2nd highest goal scorer.
Interesting Fact: Peter’s ultimate football dream is to make to the big stage and play for a professional football team.
Name: Tatum Roberts
Age: 13
Nickname: Spud
Position: No 3 & 4
Football Club: Wellington Junior Soccer
Favourite Football Player: Tim Cahill
Football Background: Tatum approaches football with dedication and passion. She is a tough player who communicates well. In 2013 Tatum played for the representative team, Bathurst Diocese and NSW Polding at PSSA state titles. This year Tatum has played for Wellington Junior Soccer along with local rep U15’s boys competition, and captained the U13’s western youth league to silver NSW football medal.
Interesting Fact: Her ultimate dream is to play for Australia and become a PE teacher.
Name: Tessa Calabria
Age: 17
Nickname: Calabz
Position: Forward
Football Club: Adelaide University Soccer Club
Favourite Football Player: Sergio Aguero
Football Background: Tessa currently plays for Adelaide University Women’s Soccer Club in the Premier League. Tessa has represented her state in soccer and in futsal. She has received the golden boot award for club and school in 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2013 she received the clubs overall top goal scorer award, scoring 32 goals. She has also received best and fairest awards.
Interesting Fact: Tessa was born in Auckland, New Zealand and has twin brother who also plays football.
Name: Wrylka Colburn
Age: 16
Nickname: N/A
Position: Winger and Striker
Football Club: Football N.S.W. ; Southern Branch;
Favourite Football Player: Tim Cahill
Football Background: Wrylka is currently playing with Football N.S.W. and has also played for Southern Branch representing her area and state.
Interesting Fact: In Year 7 Wrylka saved a person from drowning at Potato Point Boat Ramp
Name: Yasin Nur
Age: 14
Nickname: Skinny or Beast
Position: Left Midfield or Left Back
Football Club: Werribee City FC
Favourite Football Player: Pogba
Football Background: Yasin currently plays for Werribee City FC(NPL). Yassin was awarded the Players players and top goal scorer for the Under 14s at Werribee City FC. Yassin is known for his speed, agility, coordination and strength.
Interesting Fact: Yasin is originally from Somalia