Former Westfield Matilda and new Westfield W-League ABC TV commentator Amy Taylor sat down with Adelaide United’s Angela Fimmano to talk about what it’s like to be a footballer with style.
Former Westfield Matilda and new Westfield W-League ABC TV commentator Amy Taylor sat down with Adelaide United’s Angela Fimmano to talk about what it’s like to be a footballer with style.
Name: Angela Fimmano
Age: 17
Playing Number: 9
Nickname: Ange
When did you start playing football?
I was about five. I always had a ball at my feet. My brother influenced me to play and I have a family history of football players – including two of my uncles and my grandfather.
Playing position?
Attacking midfielder. I have always played as an attacking midfielder / striker ever since I was little.
Caps for Australia?
Westfield Young Matildas – 13 caps
Junior club?
Salisbury Villa Football Club
What do you love most about Adelaide?
It-s small and easy to get around. Also a beautiful place to live.
One thing fans wouldn-t know about you but should:
I Met David Beckham when I was 12 during a television skills competition.
Name one player in your team we should watch out for this year:
Donna Cockayne – she-s lightening fast, and people in the Australian squads haven-t identified her yet
Who-s the toughest opponent you-ve played? China – we played them in the last trip overseas, they were a strong team and we played them at their home ground, and they had all the home supporters backing them.
Who-s your footballing idol?
Lionel Messi for his quick feet and great vision.
Favourite footballing moment?
Scoring two goals against Japan – I scored both goals in the same game in a friendly last year. My first goal was on the edge of the box, I turned a defender, and struck the ball into the bottom corner. The second goal was approx 30 metres out – it was a left foot hit (and I-m naturally a right footer).
What-s the best goal celebration you-ve seen?
Tim Cahill, boxing the corner flag.
Who will your club play in the Westfield W-League Grand Final this year? Brisbane Roar – They won the inaugural Westfield W-League Grand Final, and they have plenty of quality Westfield Matildas players.
What is it like being the face of your club?
Pretty overwhelming but I am honoured to represent Adelaide.
Favourite song on your iPod?
Rock That Body by Black Eyed Peas
If you could be any other female celebrity in the world who would it be?
Beyonce – she-s hot, pretty, talented and independent
Celebrity crush?
Channing Tatum – he-s hot and I love the type of movies he-s in (Step Up)
Favourite store at Westfield?
Globalize – I-m more of a casual girl, but they also have clothes that give you the option to dress up for going out
Your star sign is Taurus. Typically, they are reliable, stubborn and lazy. Does that accurately describe you?
Haha no comment
Do you have any pets?
A small dog named Oscar, a cat named Puma and a bird named Alfie
Do you have any special talents outside of football?
Drawing – nature, houses, almost anything, I love art
