QUOTES FROM THE TOP 16
We spoke to the Top 16 finalists after the event and got quotes from all of them.
Quotes from Top 16 Freestylers
Norway - Anders 'Azun' Solum - This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life so far…I’ve loved everything about this trip and going on to win the competition has been an incredible bonus…I still cant believe it! It was amazing to see a country so different to Norway and even with so many poor people they are still so happy and friendly.
Netherlands - Daniel Rooseboom De Vries – Its been a fantastic week with the best freestyle talent I’ve ever seen on one stage and I was really proud to be part of that and reach the quarterfinal stage. Also very excited to have represented my country and love the city of Cape Town. The people are really amazing and this will be a great place to host the World Cup.
Denmark - Brain 'Brizze' Mengel – This has been a great experience and I’ve had one of the best times of my life. It was awesome to meet and play alongside so many great freestylers and to represent Denmark for the first time at this event.
Sweden - Rickard 'Palle' Sjolander – It was amazing to be able to travel to South Africa to play football. Some of the judging disappointed me but at the end of the day I get to travel around the world playing football and meeting amazing freestyle footballers so its all good. Also got to freestyle on Lions Head which was a very unique experience.
Switzerland - Nadir Ben Brahim – Very happy and excited about everything over the past week…I would like to have gone further in the competition but that is how it goes. I will never forget traveling to such a beautiful country to freestyle. Ah…and this mountain is amazing.
Austria - Faruk Onmaz – An amazing city with amazing freestylers…I am very happy with everything that has happened this week. For two days I struggled to make the last 16 and then I managed to reach the semifinal. I am very happy and it was a big bonus to beat Sean.
Great Britian - Andrew Henderson – This trip has changed my life and I will never forget this, I’ve met so many crazy guys and brilliant freestylers on this trip. I’ve enjoyed every minute of this trip except for the three minutes where I lost in the last 16…I though I did enough to win but the judges though otherwise. All in all it was a life changing experience.
Poland - Lukasz 'Luki' Chneidiuk – This has been a great week in my life and I am very proud to represent Poland in this country as they will not be coming to the World Cup. It was really good for me to meet and see so many other freestylers as most of these guys I have only seen on youtube. This experience will me improve my freestyle.
Hungary - Thoma 'FX' Suku – Cape Town has been fantastic and this has been a great holiday for me, I would really like to come back to this city sometime. I was really happy with the way I performed in the qualifiers but was disappointed in the last 16 as the wind really affected my performance. Everything has been very good except for losing in the last 16.
El Savaldor - Jose Alvalos – This was my first visit to South Africa and it was incredible to see a country so different to Canada. I represented Canada in Sao Paolo but was very proud to represent El Salvador at this competition and reach the last 16 in their colours. I did the best I could and can’t be too disappointed after losing to the reigning champion.
Brazil - Arthur Mansilla – I have loved being in this city, the energy is great and the people are very friendly. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to represent Brazil and meet so many of the other freestylers from all around the world.
Ireland - Nam 'Nam the Man' Nguyen – Firstly, I would say that the people of this country have been very welcoming and friendly. Obviously to compete with the best in the world is always a great experience and to see how freestyle has developed since Sao Paolo two years ago has been awesome. A great experience just a pity about the weather on the last day.
Mexico - Jovanny Gonzales – I am very excited and happy to be part of this competition…I love being in Cape Town and competing with all these amazing freestyle footballers. For me this was great as I am still young and got to compete against many of my heroes.
France - Sean Garnier – This has been a great time for me in South Africa but I am very disappointed to have lost in the quarterfinal…this is too much for me.
South Africa - Kamal 'Kamalio' Kanchod – This has been an amazing week for me and I’m really happy with my performance. I came so close to going all the way but it was not to be…sure Im disappointed but overall I’m very happy with my performance and its been an incredible experience for me.
Colombia - Christiaan 'Rocky' Mayorga – This is an incredible week in my life, I am very happy that I performed better in Cape Town than I did in Sao Paolo and even though I did not win, third place is good and I am very happy with style and my performance.
