Player Profile – Siraj Durrani

NAME: Siraj Durrani       

TEAM: 1s

POSITION: Goalkeeper

BIRTH DATE: 28/08/1992

BIRTH PLACE: Slough

PREVIOUS CLUBS: We could be here all day.

Tell us who you are outside of the club. What do you do, how would you describe yourself?
I currently work as a Data Security analyst, so I deal with internal and external threats to a large American Insurance firm. My work colleagues know me as a very reserved guy, which I totally agree with. My childhood friends know me as the dictator which says something for my footballing demeanor.
How did you end up at Merton FC?
I moved to London around July and was looking for a new team. Had a look on Gumtree and here I am.
What was your best moment in your MFC career till now?
Getting Motm vs BoE and saving two pens in said game.
If you could play for a professional team, which would be it and why?
Eibar. Small ground, ¼ of the population at every home game. Small budget, yet fight way above their weight.
Do you have any pre-match rituals or superstitions?
Never wear the same brand boots and gloves and always tape left knee before right.
Lastly, share us your goals/expectations for the season.
Get promoted and have a decent cup run.

RAPID FIRE:

Player of the season (at Merton, or in professional football): Chaz Martin / Ander Herrera.

Childhood Team: Manchester United

Favourite team in the UK: Wigan

Favourite team outside the UK: Eibar

Childhood Hero: Santiago Canizares

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite Drink: Rose Milk

Favourite Band: Erra