Didn’t see this posted anywhere.
Former Benedict’s standout signs for Finnish first division side.
https://fchaka.fi/uutiset/fc-haka-ja-anthony-herbert-sopimukseen/ Translated into English:
FC Haka has signed a 1 + 1 year contract with topper Anthony Herbert. The 24-year-old Herbert is from Trinidad & Tobago but arrived in Valkeakoski from St. John’s Red Storm in the U.S. University Series, where he has spent the past few years.
- Tony is a physically excellent top opener. Came to us through the American contacts for the test and was a positive surprise, the head coach Teemu Tainio explains the background to finding the player.
Herbert himself heard from his agent about the opportunity in Haka and decided to seize the opportunity.
- They talked a lot about Haka's traditions, as well as about the coach. I'm really excited about this opportunity, and I'm not really looking forward to the start of the Veikkausliiga.
- Settling in Finland has gone smoothly and the community has warmly received me. In addition to the exercises, the conditions are also excellent.
In addition to professional coaching, Toppari sees a positive competitive position in the team, where players motivate each other for the better. He is ready for the League Cup starting this weekend and sees that he will bring his own strengths to the team.
- I am a strong and tenacious defender who brings hardness and skill to the line of defense, and I also keep a voice on the field. I can also quickly turn the game from defense to offensive direction, the man analyzes himself.
Herbert arrived at Haka's test in mid-January and showed his skills in a training match against the Seinäjoki Football Club. Tainio stated that after that match, the man appeared in his favor.
The team of white shirts has expanded and strengthened promisingly during the first half of the year. Now, at least for the downstairs, everything is ready and Tainio seems to be very happy with it.
- With this agreement, our Ground Floor looks strong and has a good competitive situation!
The number of FC Haka's contract players will increase with Herbert 26. The nets are still on the water in terms of attack head reinforcement (s):
Mika Hilander, Aatu Hakala, Kalle Kohonen, Seth Saarinen, Eero-Matti Auvinen, Niklas Friberg, Henri Malundama, Topias Listo, Atte Sihvonen, Tino Purme, Donaldo Acka, Oiva Laaksonen, Janne-Pekka Laine, Miro Salminen, Salomo Ojala, Jesse Huhtala, Logan Rogerson, Vigori Gbe, Elias Collin, Konsta Mervelä, Felix Lehtinen, Thomas Saarinen, Oliver Whyte, Luiyi de Lucas, Stavros Zarokostas and Anthony Herbert
