With all youth games postponed because of the stormy Cape Town weather, Santos FC were nevertheless done proud by a clinical performance from the Ladies team.

And our Player of the Week, Kaashiefa Field, proved to be the stand-out performer in that particular match.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Kaashiefa was selected as the “Player of the Week” after a fine performance for the Santos FC Development Ladies side in their 3-1 thrashing of Dangerous Heroes over the weekend.

According to the development ladies coach, Shehnaaz Alexander, Field excelled in the following areas:

Kaashiefa is a central defender. Her anticipation of the ball was very good, and she read the game well. She is a very strong player.

The Santos FC website got a closer look at Kaashiefa Field – and this is what we found out:

Question: How do you feel after being selected as the Santos FC “Player of the Week”?

Answer: I feel very delighted

Q: What drives you?

A: To give my utmost best, in performing better at all times

Q: What are your ambitions for the future, where do you see yourself in 2 years’ time, with the upcoming 2010 World Cup taking place?

A: Doing what I love most, playing soccer

Q: What is your biggest dream?

A: To play internationally

Profile

Full name: Kaashiefa Field

Date of Birth: 16 May 1985

Place of Birth: Cape Town

Jersey Number: 14

Position: Defender

Nationality: South African

Hobbies: Sports

What is your favourite…

Movie: Love and Basketball

Food: Aknie

National soccer player: Teko Modise

Overseas soccer team and player: Thierry Henry (favourite player) ….France (favourite team)

Who is your favourite…

Coach: Arsene Wenger