Anthony

Name: Anthony Marino

Age: 41 years young

Nationality: 50% Sicilian, 50% German 

How long have you been part of this group? Proud to be the longest tenured player of ESPV, every Saturday since 2000

What position do you usually play? For fun, defensive center mid.

For money, center defense.

Do you have a nickname on the field? MachinoMarino / Maximus Killer / Nemesis 

What is your favorite professional team(s)? I grew up in Chicago during the heyday of Michael Jordan.  Don’t watch much soccer on TV

Who is your favorite professional player(s)? Zidane / Maldini / Kaka

Do you prefer to pass the ball or shoot? pass

Left foot or right foot?  either, but right is more reliable

What’s your favorite field (PVIS/Malaga/turf)? No preference.  Nice to roll up and see the Saturday crew, wherever that may be.

What song should play when you score a goal? Veridis Quo (Daft Punk)

One word to describe our pickup games. Safe-space

What keeps you coming back to play with us? Equally effective and cheaper than paying a psychiatrist