Name
Andreas Solomou, 16.
Your greatest achievement?
This year our indoor soccer team won the Under 17 indoor soccer league and I received a trophy. We were mucking around and I didn’t think that we’d actually win.
How did you get to where you are now?
I grew up around Bentleigh Greens (soccer team). My brother used to play for them and I started playing last year. My friend then asked me to join an indoor soccer team this year and I thought why not, it’ll keep me fit.
Your greatest challenge?
Finishing school.
Goal(s) for the future?
To get my driver’s licence.
Best moment of my life?
When I went to Cyprus and saw my mum’s and dad’s house which was on the Turkish side.
One word that describes you the best?
Funny.
Person(s) you most admire and why?
My brother because he’s like a father figure to me.
Best thing about being Greek-Australian?
Greek Easter; celebrating with family and gathering together.
If I could say anything to the Greek community…
Xristos Anesti.
Funniest Greek (family) moment:
When I went to Cyprus my uncle got a hat and looked like a gyspy.
Favourite place to go or hang out at?Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club.
Song that I can’t get out of my head at the moment?
Hero by Akon.
Favourite Greek food?
Souvlaki.
I can’t live without…
Soccer.
If I was Kevin Rudd for a day I would…
Give out more money to stimulate the economy.