Rafael is blowing up in Switzerland

Last Updated: Thursday, Nov 25, 2010, 10:11

Name: Rafael Spajic
Age: 21
Place of birth: Zürich, Switzerland
Job: Law student

How did you get into Street Soccer?

In Croatia where I live is street soccer something normal, we used to play every day.

Who inspired you to get involved?

Many street soccer players, those from fifa street game

How long have you been training?

groundmoves - past 2 years
streetsoccer - i play it my whole life, but not always in the way of panna. last 3 years i try to make a panna more important than a goal.

Are you part of a group, team or on your own?

Currently I play for the Futsal team at my town. We play in the Croatian second league. ( Futal Club Djakovo )

how would you compare Street Soccer to traditional 11 v 11 soccer?

street soccer is much more about skills and moves. It's more interesting than soccer, there is no tactic which gives you more freedom in the game.

Have you done any events, media displays because of your talents?

This year I have done many events. I've was on Croatian TV, daily newspaper, Radio station, Switzerland's social magazine and more.

How is Street Soccer different in your country compared to others? (Style)

Here in Croatia we try to dribble a lot, and these players who give a panna to an other player are always getting huge respect.

How do you think Street Soccer could really take off?

The best for me is education. Because it's more different when you see something from a person who try's to teach you a move.