Player Profile – Nick Van Wensveen

NAME: Nick van Wensveen

TEAM: 1s

POSITION: Centre Midfield

BIRTH DATE: 13/12/1991

BIRTH PLACE: Sydney, Australia

PREVIOUS CLUBS: Southern NSW (Australia)

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1. Tell us who you are outside of the club. What do you do, how would you describe yourself?

I moved over to the UK from Australia about 18 months ago after graduating from university. I started on the graduate scheme at BT and now find myself working as a Product Manager for BT Sport. Outside of work, I am usually planning my next trip as I love to travel.

2. How did you end up at Merton FC?

I had Mike Stone give Clappers my number after witnessing some magical skills at 5 a-side.

3. What was your best moment in your MFC career till now?

Scoring a very scrappy penalty in a shoot-out win over Bank of England in the cup.

4. If you could play for a professional team, which would be it and why?

Tottenham Hotspur – childhood team.

5. Do you have any pre-match rituals or superstitions?

I usually like to get to the ground early (I don’t think this has happened once since I started getting a lift with Siri) and try to get my hands on one of the few medium sized jerseys.

6. Lastly, share us your goals/expectations for the season.

Promotion back into Division 1.

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 RAPID FIRE:

Player of the season: Heung-Min Son (not biased)

Childhood Team: Tottenham Hotspur

Favourite team in the UK: Tottenham Hotspur

Favourite team outside the UK: Borussia Dortmund

Childhood Hero: Dennis Bergkamp

Favourite Food: Paella

Favourite Drink: James Squire ‘The Chancer’

Favourite Band: Two Door Cinema Club