James Egeta
Solomon Islands footballer (born 1990)
James Egeta (born 10 August 1990) is a Solomon Islands footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Early life
Egeta started playing futsal as a child. He was introduced to the sport at school.[1]
Career
Egeta has been described as a "role model to many young players in the Solomon Islands and the region".[2] He has been regarded as one of the Solomon Islands national futsal team's most important players and has played in three FIFA Futsal World Cups.[3] He returned to the Solomon Islands national futsal team in 2023 after a few years away.[4]
Personal life
Egeta was born in 1990 in the Solomon Islands. He has regarded Brazil international Falcão as his futsal idol.[5]
References
- ^ "Reigning SEQFPL Golden Boot winner out to reinvent himself". footballqueensland.com.au.
- ^ "Kurukuru duo banks on mixture of experience and hard work". oceaniafootball.com.
- ^ "James Egeta: putting a smile in Solomon Islanders face". oceaniafootballcenter.org.
- ^ "Egeta happy to be back". solomonstarnews.com.
- ^ "Solomons' crazy, unique journey".