Daniel grew up playing Futsal until his teenage years when he made the
switch to Football and earned his first Professional contract with Madureira FC
in 1999. In Brazil, he also played for Veranopolis, Juventude, Guarani, and the
world famous Botafogo FC where he helped his team win the Brazilian Second
Division and get promoted back to the First Division. Abroad he played for
Videoton F.C in Hungary and he has now been with the Wellington Phoenix
since its early days in 2007. While playing for the Phoenix Daniel has won
many awards including being named Wellington Sports Personality of the year. Daniel is not shy
about his love towards kids, always lending a hand or offering his time towards a good cause.
Daniel has been involved with Cure Kids and has also volunteered his time with other charities
and organizations. Daniel holds a level 1 Futsal license from Fifa/Oceania.
Diego grew up playing Futsal until the age of 14 in Brazil. While playing for
Marvell FC, he won the U13 Sao Paulo State Championship and placed 2nd in
the Brazilian Cup (Taca Brasil). Diego also represented the city of Santos in his
early years playing Futsal. At the age of 14 he migrated to the United States with
his family where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Business from Southern Methodist
University in 2002. In 2003, Diego signed his first professional contract with the
Columbus Crew in the MLS. Diego also played for the Kansas City Wizards and Miami FC in the United States.
While playing in America, Diego volunteered his time teaching English to kids that had recently arrived in the United States. In 2007, Diego made
the switch to the A-league playing for Adelaide United. In 2009, Diego signed for the Wellington
Phoenix. Throughout his career, Diego has numerously volunteered his time and expertise
to teaching kids the sport he loves. Diego holds a level 1 Futsal license from Fifa/Oceania.
Enrico played Futsal from ages 5 to 14 for Tio Sam Futsal Club.
He also played football for Fluminense and Vasco in his younger days.
In 2006, Enrico earned a coaching license from the Brazilian Association of Football Coaches.
In 2008, he earned a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education from Estacio de Sa University.
Enrico has plenty of experience as a coach and also as a physical trainer working for CR Vasco da Gama
(U12,U17) from 2005 to 2009. Enrico is a senior player in Wellington's representative Capital Futsal National League team and he is currently employed as a Junior Coach for Wellington Olympic AFC. View Gallery > .