PLAYER PROFILE

ZIYAD YUSUF

Full Name: Ziyad Zoheb Yusuf

D.O.B. 15/04/2000

Place of Birth: Wellington, NZ

Nationality: Fijian Indian

Position: LB/LW/RW

Dominant Foot: Left

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Year debuted in First Team: New Signing for 2024!

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND

Previous Clubs Played for: Onehunga Mangere AFC, Three Kings United

Youth Academy Background: WYNRS Academy (2008-2013)

Years playing football: 15 

Achievements and Awards Received: Mount Roskill Grammar School Football Academy POTY 2014, Lotto NRFL Division 1 Reserves Winner 2019

PLAYING STYLE

Strengths: Crossing, Playmaking, Dribbling, Shooting

Areas For Improvement: Incorporating use of weak foot, Heading Accuracy

Favourite Footballer or Role Models: Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Kobe Bryant

Hobbies and Interests: Travelling, Music and Reading

Ziyad Has come across to the club from NRF Premiership side Onehunga Mangere AFC, and we are extremely delighted that he has chosen to play his football here at Uni-Mount. His versatility in being able to play in multiple positions makes him an exciting option for the squad as we look to improve on last seasons performance - Lewis Parke (Assistant First Team Coach)

FAN QUESTIONS

What Brought you to Uni-Mount? My friend Jaxxon told me about Uni-Mount and I was very keen to be a part of the project that is going on at the club.

What do you like about the club? So far the training facilities and diversity of the squad that I have played with

Whats your goals for the 2024 season? To contribute to Uni-Mounts promotion hunt and to further improve as a footballer and person

What would you say to someone who might be interested in joining the club? Uni-Mount (in the short space of time since i've joined) are being led by driven people that want to bring success to the club and help nuture quality talent at the same time. It's a great environment to not only work hard and improve but to enjoy it with a smile everytime