U16 Spain
This page contains information for this event along with profiles of the playing squad and their sponsor details.
The complex where the tournament will be played. Futbol Salou is located in Cambrils and has 12 professional football fields. This includes 4 natural fields and 7 artificial, in addition to a 7-a-side field, all endiorsed by UEFA and FIFA.
The facility is used by many professional teams for training camps and also by International squads.
Located just over 1km away from Futbol Salou, Cambrils Park Resort is used exclusively over the tournament by teams taking part in the Costa Daurada Cup.
With several swimming pools and sports facilities (mini golf, football pitch, basketball, tennis, gym) there is plenty to help the squad relax between matches during the trip along with a shop onsite for buying treats.
The home of FC Barcelona, the Spotify Camp Nou is one of the largest stadiums in Europe holding 99,354 seated spectators. It has been home to some of the greatest players in history including Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.
During the trip the squad will visit the Camp Nou and take the stadium tour where they will also see the Barca museum.
U16 Player Profiles
Profiles of our U16 squad travelling to Spain with details of their individual sponsors. Each player has written their own bio.
Aiden
sponsored by:
HV Engineers Ltd
Position: Defender
Squad No: 6
Nickname:
Supports: Swansea City
Fav Player: Matt Grimes
Bio: You will hear me before you see me, even though I stand head and shoulders above the rest.
The proud captain who can play in every position and doesn't have to jump for headers.
Finley
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Position: Striker
Squad No: 10
Nickname: Fin / Kingy
Supports: Cafetaleros de Chiapas
Fav Player: Andrés Iniesta
Bio: A warm hearted centre midfielder who could play a pass on a 50p coin.
A player who gets injured every week but still turns up to support the team.
Harry
sponsored by:
Brompton on Swale Village Shop
Position: Centre Midfielder
Squad No: 8
Nickname: H or Coops
Supports: Everton
Fav Player: Alex Iwobi
Bio: A mad CM who is everywhere all the time and who could put the Keeper in the back of the net with his fierce hot shot.
Jack
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Position: Left Wing
Squad No: 24
Nickname:
Supports: Everton
Fav Player: Leighton Baines
Bio: Built like a weed, I’m known for my speed. I can use my left, right and head but not so good with my chest, as I am built like a twig, unlike the rest. I play football with the occasional smile, whilst I play all over the pitch as I am so versatile. But can also present a bit of a glare, when I’m told by my Dad that I need to prepare. I can beat most players from a standing start, and as I get through on goal I strike the ball like a dart. Never hitting bullseye, but at least I try!
Shaun
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Position: Striker
Squad No: 20
Nickname: Shaun'o
Supports: Arsenal
Fav Player: Ian Wright
Bio: Proving it's not all about speed, my slow finishes often outwit the keeper. I would describe my style as unconventional.
Win, lose or draw I've always got a smile on my face.
Karan
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Position: Defender
Squad No: 3
Nickname: Luke Shaw
Supports: Manchester United
Fav Player: Marcus Rashford
Bio: A left back who always wants to beat the attacking team for pace and run through them.
Occasionally worry Andy and Mike then I cut inside inviting all the pressure towards me.
Pulled my hamstring more times than I score in training.
Seth
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Position: Defender
Squad No: 23
Nickname:
Supports: Sheffield United
Fav Player: Iliman Ndiaye
Bio: Runs a lot but that's about it. Occasionally plays off a bad touch as an ingenious pass.
Campbell
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Position: Striker
Squad No: 12
Nickname: Cam
Supports: Manchester United (very depressing at time)
Fav Player: Robin Van Persie
Bio: A small striker who is extremely talkative which sometimes gets me in a bit of trouble with the coaches.
Also have a massive head compared to the size of my body.
Corey
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Position: Right Back
Squad No: 17
Nickname:
Supports: Middlesbrough
Fav Player: Messi
Bio: Full of dedication and personal pride - always out early practising skills.
George
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Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 14
Nickname:
Supports: Wolves
Fav Player: Ruben Neves
Bio: London born player who has had more hair colours than matches played.
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad No: 1
Nickname:
Supports: Liverpool
Fav Player: Alisson Becker
Bio: Big Liverpool supporter. Love being a Goalkeeper. Taller than my dad and always trying to scare him.
Hope to be England or Wales No1 keeper in the future
Stanton
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Position: Striker
Squad No: 9
Nickname: Sharkey
Supports: Hibs
Fav Player: Super John McGinn
Bio: A Welsh kid born to a Scottish father and an English mother.
The quintessential British striker.
Ryan
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Position: Left Mid
Squad No: 5
Nickname: Crazy Legs
Supports: Newcastle United
Fav Player: Paolo Maldini
Bio: A ginger half-Italian who doesn't stop running on the pitch and ends up covered in mud much to the despair of his mother.
Joe
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Position: Right Wing
Squad No: 22
Nickname: McKinlay
Supports: Manchester United
Fav Player: Ronaldo
Bio: A short tempered winger, with speed and accuracy. I'll pass that ball to your feet from anywhere on the pitch.
Marcus
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Position: Striker
Squad No: 16
Nickname: Big MT
Supports: Man United
Fav Player: Alejandro Garnacho
Bio: I love football, it was a sport I fell in love with from a young age and still do. It's just a shame because I wish I could run as fast I could eat.
So pretty please help me go to Spain in hopes of stopping my weight gain. But on a serious note, I can't wait to go to Spain with all my mates (and Dad) and create memories and stories that I will be able to tell friends back home and my kids in the future as a huge part of this trip is to make memories that'll last a lifetime.
Will
sponsored by:
JAMES THOMPSON
Position: Right Back
Squad No: 4
Nickname:
Supports: Newcastle United
Fav Player: Joe Willock
Bio: A small, pacey fullback that can leave an acre between himself and the attacker because he knows he can most likely catch up to them.
Eidur
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Position: Defender
Squad No: 2
Nickname: Eid's
Supports: Chelsea and Carperby Rovers
Fav Player: Paul (Stivy) Stephenson
Bio: A Wensleydale born no nonsense tireless midfielder, best known for my on field commentary. Outside of the football world I'm a big fan of darts, cricket, F1 and gangster rap. I wish I could score as many goals as I can treble 1's in darts!!
I live my life by the famous Mike Skinner quote "A grand don't come for free", which is why I spend my Monday nights preparing veg (just been promoted) at the Wheatsheaf in Carperby.
Sam
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Position: Goalkeeper
Squad No: 21
Nickname: Sam
Supports: Huddersfield Town
Fav Player: Jack Rudoni
Bio: Very panicked and rushed. Couldn't catch a cold.
Season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town.
Loves to time waste.
Jack
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Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 18
Nickname: Surge
Supports: Rangers
Fav Player: Ryan Jack
Bio: No stranger to a yellow card from a two footed tackle, with a touch of a donkey that only has pace and can sometimes dribble.
Finley
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Position: Centre Back
Squad No: 11
Nickname: Fin Stevo
Supports: Leeds
Fav Player: Carlos Puyol
Bio: A formally skinhead CB who loves an offside call.
May give Andy a heart attack for being "too composed"
Jack
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Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 15
Nickname:
Supports: Arsenal
Fav Player:
Bio:
Romario
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Position: Winger
Squad No: 25
Nickname: Rom
Supports:
Fav Player:
Bio: Quick on the wing with an eye for a cross. Whether I’m playing in a match or being worked hard in training, the banter with my coaches and teammates always keeps me smiling.
Spain Trip Coaching Staff
Thanks to all members of the coaching staff for all of their work during the season in preparation of the trip to Spain.
Without the work that you have put in, the trip would not be possible and the squad would not have had a fantastic opportunity to take part in.
Andy
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Position: Coach
Squad No: AK
Nickname: Kingy
Supports: Leeds United
Fav Player: David Batty
Bio: No comments needed. Them who know me know and them who don't are missing out.
I make a mean breakfast and on the odd occasion you will see me coaching.
Darren
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Position: Coach
Squad No: DR
Nickname: Daz
Supports: Barnsley
Fav Player: Neil Redfearn
Bio: A large middle aged defender with the turning circle of a bus.
To get past him you have to go the long way around!!
Mike
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Position: Coach
Squad No: MC
Nickname:
Supports: Everton
Fav Player: Duncan Ferguson
Bio: A meek and mild coach who will ensure that if the players don't make the Premier League, they will at least be contenders for Mr Universe.
Paul
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Position: Coach
Squad No: PH
Nickname:
Supports: Everton
Fav Player: Joe Parkinson, James Tarkowski
Bio: Known in his youth by his team mates as Crazy Legs for his roadrunner style raids on opposing defences, the years have caught him up and he's now more like Last Legs.
More likely to raid a fridge.
Mitchell
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Position: Coach
Squad No: MR
Nickname: Mitch
Supports: Barnsley
Fav Player: Adam Hammill
Bio: Former CVJFC player who has returned to be the official team water boy. Making sure the coaches stay hydrated after a hard day coaching and a long night drinking.
Keeping the coaches sane as the squad send them insane.
Ryan
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Position: Coach
Squad No: RB
Nickname: Barker, or The Parking Master
Supports: Manchester United
Fav Player: Roy Keane
Bio: I'm a long legged coach who hates running. Passionate in teaching the kids playing short balls to each other in order to save my ageing legs.
Sponsors
A huge thank you to all of the sponsors below for their help in making the trip a possibility for all of the squad to attend. Without your support this would not have happened. We look forward to hosting an event in the summer where we can invite you all to attend.
Match Kit Sponsors
EOD Contracts Limited = Home shirt sponsor
TeamFeePay = Home shirt sleeve sponsor
Garage Door Company = Away shirt sponsor
Plastic Box Company = Away shirt sleeve sponsor
Your sponsorships enabled us to have bespoke match kits designed for the tournament.
Thank you also goes to Kick It Out for allowing us to promote them on our match shirt and travelwear sleeves, flags and pennants.
As an official Kick It Out Equality Standard Club, CVJFC are proud to show their support to this brilliant organisation.
Clothing Sponsors
Just Leasing
Arnold Clark
Tri-Tech
LCM Engineering & Consultancy
Ross Wright Ltd
Kick it Out
plasticboxshop.co.uk
LCM Engineering & Consultancy
Ross Wright Ltd
Gestamp
Donations/Grant Funding
Catterick Village Bus Stop Swap Shop
Richmond Duck Club
Colburn Town Council
North Yorkshire Council
Ladies of Catterick Village Nearly New Shop
miller homes
Hipswell Council
Player Sponsors
plasticboxshop.co.uk
Rondo Travel
Tri-Tech
Chonka MOT & Vehicle Services, Bedale
Swale Scaffolding Limited
Brompton on Swale Village Shop
Just Leasing
CEC Ltd
Trusted Funding
Clarksons Accountants
Tanfield Pine
Bedale Electrical Ltd
Bedale Plumbing and Heating Ltd
The Greyhound Inn
R & J Farrow
M. Percival
Chimneycrete
The Three Horseshoes
M&A Lerigo Ltd
RDT Driver Training
Eyecatching Signs
Jim Thompson Transport
The Wheatsheaf in Wensleydale
JT Atkinson
Player Sponsors (continued)
Garage Door Company
Pitman Training (Swansea)
The Vehicle Group (TVG)
Eastern District Tailors
Lightning Bolt Locksmith
Happy Ever Crafter
Vet-Search Ltd
Jonnoco
Long Meadow Care Home (Ripon)
Truck Technics
iNPIPE
HV Engineers
The Cutting Room
Fitting Solutions
James Thompson
Auckland Dental Practice
LCM Engineering & Consultancy
Ross Wright Ltd
Gestamp
Laslett International
Pellikaan
core37
Kick it Out
TeamFeePay