Philippine Azkals "2nd Most Improved Team" in World Football ELO Rankings

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The Philippines became the most improved team in the last year, jumping 25 places and boosting their rating by 177 points, based on the current World Football ELO Rankings.

Only Peru has improved more in the last year, rising 41 places and gaining 190 points due to their recent exploits in the Copa America.

As opposed to the FIFA rankings, the ELO rankings take into account the quality of the opposition to gain a more accurate ratings system based on performance.

This means that in FIFA rankings beating Brazil and beating Botswana would give you the same number of points, while the ELO rating system considers that beating Brazil is a much more difficult task and rewards that with more points.

With a complex formula devised by chess Grandmaster Arpad Elo, the winner of a match between two teams will see his ratings improve while the loser’s rating drops depending on the expected result of the match. According to these computations, the Philippines in the last year has been the second most improved side in the world.

Kuwait and the World Cup

It is interesting to note, then, that in these ELO rankings, Kuwait is 60th in the world while the Philippines is at 181st. This may be lower than the FIFA rankings but that's also due to the fact that more teams are rated in the ELO system, 232 compared to 206 countries by FIFA.

The Philippines, therefore, had the chance to upset a team 121 places above them in the ELO world rankings, which would have been an incredible feat. Consider also that Kuwait is ranked higher than any Southeast Asian country so the Kuwait-Philippines match up was a huge signal to the rest of the region—that the Philippines can compete at the highest level in Asia.

Stephan Schrock, a marked man before the game, put the Philippines in front with a thunderous strike from just over 20 yards and the Philippines looked to press when Kuwaiti Fahed Al Ebrahim was sent off. The Philippines eventually lost 5-1 on aggregate.

Yet the Philippines has much to be proud of with stellar performances from Schrock, Rob Gier and Neil Etheridge in particular. Scoring his first goal for the Philippines, the Filipino-German put in a good shift for the team and looked biting in midfield, while several last-ditch challenges from Gier stopped numerous Kuwaiti attacks. Etheridge at goal made several good stops, including a brilliant fingertip save diving to his left in the second half.

Coach Michael Weiss praised the players after the game for their work ethic while thanking the fans and press for their support. When asked about some of the newer players, he singled out Stephan Schrock as a player who is "on another level".

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Philippine Azkals "2nd Most Improved Team" in World Football ELO Rankings

GMA NEWS:

The Philippines became the most improved team in the last year, jumping 25 places and boosting their rating by 177 points, based on the current World Football ELO Rankings.

Only Peru has improved more in the last year, rising 41 places and gaining 190 points due to their recent exploits in the Copa America.

As opposed to the FIFA rankings, the ELO rankings take into account the quality of the opposition to gain a more accurate ratings system based on performance.

This means that in FIFA rankings beating Brazil and beating Botswana would give you the same number of points, while the ELO rating system considers that beating Brazil is a much more difficult task and rewards that with more points.

With a complex formula devised by chess Grandmaster Arpad Elo, the winner of a match between two teams will see his ratings improve while the loser’s rating drops depending on the expected result of the match. According to these computations, the Philippines in the last year has been the second most improved side in the world.

Kuwait and the World Cup

It is interesting to note, then, that in these ELO rankings, Kuwait is 60th in the world while the Philippines is at 181st. This may be lower than the FIFA rankings but that's also due to the fact that more teams are rated in the ELO system, 232 compared to 206 countries by FIFA.

The Philippines, therefore, had the chance to upset a team 121 places above them in the ELO world rankings, which would have been an incredible feat. Consider also that Kuwait is ranked higher than any Southeast Asian country so the Kuwait-Philippines match up was a huge signal to the rest of the region—that the Philippines can compete at the highest level in Asia.

Stephan Schrock, a marked man before the game, put the Philippines in front with a thunderous strike from just over 20 yards and the Philippines looked to press when Kuwaiti Fahed Al Ebrahim was sent off. The Philippines eventually lost 5-1 on aggregate.

Yet the Philippines has much to be proud of with stellar performances from Schrock, Rob Gier and Neil Etheridge in particular. Scoring his first goal for the Philippines, the Filipino-German put in a good shift for the team and looked biting in midfield, while several last-ditch challenges from Gier stopped numerous Kuwaiti attacks. Etheridge at goal made several good stops, including a brilliant fingertip save diving to his left in the second half.

Coach Michael Weiss praised the players after the game for their work ethic while thanking the fans and press for their support. When asked about some of the newer players, he singled out Stephan Schrock as a player who is "on another level".

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Angel Locsin, Azkals condole with Younghusbands

MB:

Members of the Philippine Azkals team expressed words of comfort through Twitter for their teammates Phil and James Younghusband, whose mother recently passed away due to a heart attack.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, Jason Sabio wrote, “Cherish life and your loved ones. Celebrate one's life rather than mourn their death. Thoughts prayers and blessings to my dearest brothers.”

He followed this tweet with, “With every death, a choice is thrusted upon us. Choose to celebrate the life that has passed and cherish your own. God Bless Tita Susan...”

Anton del Rosario, meanwhile, also shared words of sympathy to the Younghusbands, “Anything you guys need, the team and I got you... You guys are family… @JYH7 @PhilYHusband Thoughts and prayers go out to the both of you,” said he.

“so sad to hear about their loss. everyone around u guys are there for u. much love to phil & james our thoughts are with u right now,” Simon Greatwich posted. On Saturday, he addressed Phil and James, saying, “thinking of you both :(“

Nate Burkey tweeted also on Saturday, "Thoughts and deep prayers for @PhilYHusband @JYH7 are needed. Blessings!"

On Sunday, former Azkals coach Simon McMenemy posted, "@PhilYHusband @JYH7 tough to find the words. Sending love and support from Sarah and I."

Quoting a text message from Phil and James’ manager Cathy Rivilla, a story on gmanews.tv, reported on Sunday, that Mrs. Susan Younghusband “died of a massive heart attack around 10:30 p.m.” the previous evening.

On Sunday, “Balitanghali” quoted the Younghusband family’s business partner Jojo Durian as saying that her death came as a surprise because she isn’t afflicted with any illness that they know of.

The same newscast related that according to Jojo, Mrs. Younghusband was supposed to have a massage due to back pain when she had the heart attack. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, but this proved too late. She was 49.

On Sunday morning, Phil and James immediately flew back to Manila from Bacolod where the team held their training over the weekend. In the meantime, the family declined any request for interview by the media, asking that they be given time to mourn their loss in private.

The remains of Mrs. Younghusband are reportedly interred at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque. She is survived by her three children namely Phil, James and younger sister Keri.

Aside from members of the Azkals team such as Anton, Jason and team captain Aly Borromeo, “Unang Hirit” reported that model Bubbles Paraiso and actress Angel Locsin already went to the wake on Sunday evening.

"Just came the wake of tita Susan... Big hugs to @JYH7 and @PhilYHusband..." Bubbles tweeted.

With the death of their mother, “Balitanghali” noted that the younger Younghusbands are now orphans as their British father, the late Philip Younghusband Sr., already passed away years ago.

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Angel Locsin, Azkals condole with Younghusbands

MB:

Members of the Philippine Azkals team expressed words of comfort through Twitter for their teammates Phil and James Younghusband, whose mother recently passed away due to a heart attack.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, Jason Sabio wrote, “Cherish life and your loved ones. Celebrate one's life rather than mourn their death. Thoughts prayers and blessings to my dearest brothers.”

He followed this tweet with, “With every death, a choice is thrusted upon us. Choose to celebrate the life that has passed and cherish your own. God Bless Tita Susan...”

Anton del Rosario, meanwhile, also shared words of sympathy to the Younghusbands, “Anything you guys need, the team and I got you... You guys are family… @JYH7 @PhilYHusband Thoughts and prayers go out to the both of you,” said he.

“so sad to hear about their loss. everyone around u guys are there for u. much love to phil & james our thoughts are with u right now,” Simon Greatwich posted. On Saturday, he addressed Phil and James, saying, “thinking of you both :(“

Nate Burkey tweeted also on Saturday, "Thoughts and deep prayers for @PhilYHusband @JYH7 are needed. Blessings!"

On Sunday, former Azkals coach Simon McMenemy posted, "@PhilYHusband @JYH7 tough to find the words. Sending love and support from Sarah and I."

Quoting a text message from Phil and James’ manager Cathy Rivilla, a story on gmanews.tv, reported on Sunday, that Mrs. Susan Younghusband “died of a massive heart attack around 10:30 p.m.” the previous evening.

On Sunday, “Balitanghali” quoted the Younghusband family’s business partner Jojo Durian as saying that her death came as a surprise because she isn’t afflicted with any illness that they know of.

The same newscast related that according to Jojo, Mrs. Younghusband was supposed to have a massage due to back pain when she had the heart attack. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, but this proved too late. She was 49.

On Sunday morning, Phil and James immediately flew back to Manila from Bacolod where the team held their training over the weekend. In the meantime, the family declined any request for interview by the media, asking that they be given time to mourn their loss in private.

The remains of Mrs. Younghusband are reportedly interred at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque. She is survived by her three children namely Phil, James and younger sister Keri.

Aside from members of the Azkals team such as Anton, Jason and team captain Aly Borromeo, “Unang Hirit” reported that model Bubbles Paraiso and actress Angel Locsin already went to the wake on Sunday evening.

"Just came the wake of tita Susan... Big hugs to @JYH7 and @PhilYHusband..." Bubbles tweeted.

With the death of their mother, “Balitanghali” noted that the younger Younghusbands are now orphans as their British father, the late Philip Younghusband Sr., already passed away years ago.

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Anton dispels Azkals rivalry with Volcanoes

MB:

No competition exists between two of the most popular national teams, the soccer team Philippine Azkals and the rugby team Philippine Volcanoes.

“No, no, not at all,” Azkals striker Anton del Rosario was quoted as saying in an article posted on abs-cbnnews.com on Sept. 9. This is in response to the question whether the soccer and rugby teams are competing against each other for popularity.

Del Rosario said that does not think much about the public’s comments that the Volcanoes are more popular than his team these days.

“I'm not worried about it. People can think what they think. I mean we are all playing for the same country. People should not be comparing Philippine teams, I mean we are all playing for the same country, for the same reasons,” he stressed.

Both the Azkals and the Volcanoes currently enjoy tremendous popularity in the country due to winning in various competitions abroad.

After their unsuccessful bid at the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, the Azkals are currently gearing up for the Long Teng Cup slated from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4 in Taiwan, among other forthcoming games. The Volcanoes, on the other hand, has just come from a successful run at the recently concluded Asian 5 Nations Division 1 tournament in Korea. They are currently competing at the first leg of the Asian Men’s 7s Championships in Shanghai, China.

Due to these honors, both teams have been picked to endorse a number of popular local brands.

Del Rosario expressed that he has a “few friends in Volcanoes” and hoped that “they will keep it well and be successful.”

Del Rosario joined the Azkals in 2004 and plays center back.

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Anton dispels Azkals rivalry with Volcanoes

MB:

No competition exists between two of the most popular national teams, the soccer team Philippine Azkals and the rugby team Philippine Volcanoes.

“No, no, not at all,” Azkals striker Anton del Rosario was quoted as saying in an article posted on abs-cbnnews.com on Sept. 9. This is in response to the question whether the soccer and rugby teams are competing against each other for popularity.

Del Rosario said that does not think much about the public’s comments that the Volcanoes are more popular than his team these days.

“I'm not worried about it. People can think what they think. I mean we are all playing for the same country. People should not be comparing Philippine teams, I mean we are all playing for the same country, for the same reasons,” he stressed.

Both the Azkals and the Volcanoes currently enjoy tremendous popularity in the country due to winning in various competitions abroad.

After their unsuccessful bid at the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, the Azkals are currently gearing up for the Long Teng Cup slated from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4 in Taiwan, among other forthcoming games. The Volcanoes, on the other hand, has just come from a successful run at the recently concluded Asian 5 Nations Division 1 tournament in Korea. They are currently competing at the first leg of the Asian Men’s 7s Championships in Shanghai, China.

Due to these honors, both teams have been picked to endorse a number of popular local brands.

Del Rosario expressed that he has a “few friends in Volcanoes” and hoped that “they will keep it well and be successful.”

Del Rosario joined the Azkals in 2004 and plays center back.

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TEAM AZKALS: Men's Health Magazine September Cover; VIEW PHOTO GALLERY

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AZKAL NEWS: Fil-German Roland Mueller to replace Neil Etheridge

MST:

A NEW member of the Philippine Azkals national football team will most likely take the place of Fil-British goalkeeper Neil Etheridge when the team sees action in the Long Ten Cup next month.

Roland Mueller, a Fil-German goalie, who plays for MSV Duisburg in the second division Bundesliga league, is coming over this weekend to start training for the Azkals.

Mueller is one of two newcomers, whom coach Hans Michael Weiss is tapping for the Azkals. Mueller will be available for team inspection when the Azkals resume training in the coming week.

The Azkals will have joint practices with the national under-23 team, which is now in the final phases of its tryouts.

After the Azkals lost their home-and-away encounters with Kuwait in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Etheridge informed the coaching staff that he may not be available for the Long Ten Cup and the Southeast Asian Games due to his commitments with Fullham.

The 23-year old Mueller, who is from Cologne, may also wind up playing for the nationals in the coming 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.

The Long Ten Cup will start on Sept. 30 in Taipei, with the Philippines set to meet teams from ChineseTaipei, Hong Kong and Macau. Peter Atencio

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AZKAL NEWS: Fil-German Roland Mueller to replace Neil Etheridge

MST:

A NEW member of the Philippine Azkals national football team will most likely take the place of Fil-British goalkeeper Neil Etheridge when the team sees action in the Long Ten Cup next month.

Roland Mueller, a Fil-German goalie, who plays for MSV Duisburg in the second division Bundesliga league, is coming over this weekend to start training for the Azkals.

Mueller is one of two newcomers, whom coach Hans Michael Weiss is tapping for the Azkals. Mueller will be available for team inspection when the Azkals resume training in the coming week.

The Azkals will have joint practices with the national under-23 team, which is now in the final phases of its tryouts.

After the Azkals lost their home-and-away encounters with Kuwait in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Etheridge informed the coaching staff that he may not be available for the Long Ten Cup and the Southeast Asian Games due to his commitments with Fullham.

The 23-year old Mueller, who is from Cologne, may also wind up playing for the nationals in the coming 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.

The Long Ten Cup will start on Sept. 30 in Taipei, with the Philippines set to meet teams from ChineseTaipei, Hong Kong and Macau. Peter Atencio

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Azkals trainee Mark McMahon bent on pursuing a career in showbiz

PEP:

Filipino-Scot ang 19-year-old Azkals trainee na si Mark McMahon (pronounced "McMan")

Nang makausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Mark ay nalaman naming marunong naman pala siyang mag-Tagalog kahit hindi pa ganoong ka-fluent.

Paano siya natutong magsalita ng Tagalog?

"Kasi gusto ko mag-aral ng Tagalog para fluent ako, kasi gusto kong mag-enter sa showbiz and it's very important, it's a key," sagot niya.

Hindi first time ni Mark sa Pilipinas.

"Hindi. I grew up sa Surigao. I was born sa Surigao po, sa Siargao island.

"Six years ako doon, tapos when I was six, we went to Scotland.

"I come back here like every year. But this year is the first time in five years I've been back.

"First time living alone here."

Nakatira ngayon sa Makati si Mark, at nasa Scotland naman ang parents niya.

AZKALS. Ilang years na siyang nagte-training for the team Azkals?

"Bago pa lang, nagte-training pa ako, hindi pa ako [naglalaro talaga], training lang."

Paano siya napasok as trainee ng Azkals?

"Kasi interested ako. Sa Scotland, I was in contact with the management ng Azkals.

"Tapos interested yung manager so he flew me over to Manila, they invited me for training and try out," kuwento niya.

Pero hindi pa raw nakakalaro professionally si Mark with the Azkals.

"I train with them."

Kuwento pa ni Mark, "Under 23 [years old], may training kami, yung mga under 23 Azkals.

"Kasi yung sa SEA Games, the competition is under 23."

Ilan sila na under 23?

"Thirty. But when it's time for picking for the team, the coach will pick maybe 23 to 25 [members] for the competition.

"So we are all just training at the moment," sabi niya.

How did he feel na natalo ang Azkals sa Kuwait kaya nawala na ang tsansa ng Pilipinas na makapasok sa World Cup sa 2014?

"I was really disappointed because like... and the whole Philippines was behind them, supported them, and really wanted them to win.

"But they didn't win coz Kuwait is really a good team. It's hard to beat them."

Kailan siya magiging official player ng Azkals?

"I wanted this year, but because I was busy with work, I need to support myself, I need to make money and all that."

Ayaw na raw kasi niyang magpasuporta sa parents niya.

"I don't want them to. They already did so much for me, so I wanna be independent and help myself."

At ito raw ay sa pamamagitan ng pagmu-model at pagpasok sa showbiz.

JOINING SHOWBIZ. Kasama si Mark sa cast ng palabas na ngayong Tween Academy: Class of 2012 ng GMA Films.

Ang role niya rito ay bilang si Joey, na kaibigan ni Maximo, played by Derrick Monasterio.

Hindi siya Azkals player dito kundi estudyante. Pero may eksenang kalaro niya ang ilang miyembro ng Azkals na nag-guest sa movie.

"May scene na I played soccer with Aly [Borromeo], Ian [Araneta], and Chieffy [Caligdong]," banggit niya.

Nag-enjoy raw siya sa mga eksena niya sa movie.

"To be honest, I enjoyed all the scenes coz I really like working with the cast, with everyone in the movie.

"So every scene was like a new experience."

Under contract na ba siya ng GMA-7?

"Hindi pa, in the process," sagot ni Mark.

So, sa ngayon, his showbiz career will move around his football training schedule?

"Yes."

Pero gusto niya raw kasi talagang pasukin ang showbiz, at suportado ito ng parents niya.

"Gusto nila, when I was younger, when I was 12 to 14 [years old], gusto ng parents ko na mag-artista ako."

Kapag busy na siya sa showbiz, ano ang pipiliin niya—football o ang pag-aartista niya?

"When it's time for like training and clinic camps and games and other things, first priority is football."

Ang manager ni Mark ay si Sharon Trinidad ng Elite Model Management Manila.

UNDERWEAR MODEL. Mark is also an underwear model for a local brand.

In fact, isa ang billboard niya sa mga natanggal sa EDSA.

How did he feel about this?

"I felt upset coz like it was a great exposure for me," sabi niya.

Para ba sa kanya ay unfair ang pagkakatanggal ng billboards na sexy sa EDSA.

"To be honest, no, because if it creates problems with people's eyes, like on the road, so if it's a benefit to take it down..."

But he was upset?

"Yeah, like it's the first billboard I ever had in my life so I was upset," sabi niya.

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Azkals trainee Mark McMahon bent on pursuing a career in showbiz

PEP:

Filipino-Scot ang 19-year-old Azkals trainee na si Mark McMahon (pronounced "McMan")

Nang makausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Mark ay nalaman naming marunong naman pala siyang mag-Tagalog kahit hindi pa ganoong ka-fluent.

Paano siya natutong magsalita ng Tagalog?

"Kasi gusto ko mag-aral ng Tagalog para fluent ako, kasi gusto kong mag-enter sa showbiz and it's very important, it's a key," sagot niya.

Hindi first time ni Mark sa Pilipinas.

"Hindi. I grew up sa Surigao. I was born sa Surigao po, sa Siargao island.

"Six years ako doon, tapos when I was six, we went to Scotland.

"I come back here like every year. But this year is the first time in five years I've been back.

"First time living alone here."

Nakatira ngayon sa Makati si Mark, at nasa Scotland naman ang parents niya.

AZKALS. Ilang years na siyang nagte-training for the team Azkals?

"Bago pa lang, nagte-training pa ako, hindi pa ako [naglalaro talaga], training lang."

Paano siya napasok as trainee ng Azkals?

"Kasi interested ako. Sa Scotland, I was in contact with the management ng Azkals.

"Tapos interested yung manager so he flew me over to Manila, they invited me for training and try out," kuwento niya.

Pero hindi pa raw nakakalaro professionally si Mark with the Azkals.

"I train with them."

Kuwento pa ni Mark, "Under 23 [years old], may training kami, yung mga under 23 Azkals.

"Kasi yung sa SEA Games, the competition is under 23."

Ilan sila na under 23?

"Thirty. But when it's time for picking for the team, the coach will pick maybe 23 to 25 [members] for the competition.

"So we are all just training at the moment," sabi niya.

How did he feel na natalo ang Azkals sa Kuwait kaya nawala na ang tsansa ng Pilipinas na makapasok sa World Cup sa 2014?

"I was really disappointed because like... and the whole Philippines was behind them, supported them, and really wanted them to win.

"But they didn't win coz Kuwait is really a good team. It's hard to beat them."

Kailan siya magiging official player ng Azkals?

"I wanted this year, but because I was busy with work, I need to support myself, I need to make money and all that."

Ayaw na raw kasi niyang magpasuporta sa parents niya.

"I don't want them to. They already did so much for me, so I wanna be independent and help myself."

At ito raw ay sa pamamagitan ng pagmu-model at pagpasok sa showbiz.

JOINING SHOWBIZ. Kasama si Mark sa cast ng palabas na ngayong Tween Academy: Class of 2012 ng GMA Films.

Ang role niya rito ay bilang si Joey, na kaibigan ni Maximo, played by Derrick Monasterio.

Hindi siya Azkals player dito kundi estudyante. Pero may eksenang kalaro niya ang ilang miyembro ng Azkals na nag-guest sa movie.

"May scene na I played soccer with Aly [Borromeo], Ian [Araneta], and Chieffy [Caligdong]," banggit niya.

Nag-enjoy raw siya sa mga eksena niya sa movie.

"To be honest, I enjoyed all the scenes coz I really like working with the cast, with everyone in the movie.

"So every scene was like a new experience."

Under contract na ba siya ng GMA-7?

"Hindi pa, in the process," sagot ni Mark.

So, sa ngayon, his showbiz career will move around his football training schedule?

"Yes."

Pero gusto niya raw kasi talagang pasukin ang showbiz, at suportado ito ng parents niya.

"Gusto nila, when I was younger, when I was 12 to 14 [years old], gusto ng parents ko na mag-artista ako."

Kapag busy na siya sa showbiz, ano ang pipiliin niya—football o ang pag-aartista niya?

"When it's time for like training and clinic camps and games and other things, first priority is football."

Ang manager ni Mark ay si Sharon Trinidad ng Elite Model Management Manila.

UNDERWEAR MODEL. Mark is also an underwear model for a local brand.

In fact, isa ang billboard niya sa mga natanggal sa EDSA.

How did he feel about this?

"I felt upset coz like it was a great exposure for me," sabi niya.

Para ba sa kanya ay unfair ang pagkakatanggal ng billboards na sexy sa EDSA.

"To be honest, no, because if it creates problems with people's eyes, like on the road, so if it's a benefit to take it down..."

But he was upset?

"Yeah, like it's the first billboard I ever had in my life so I was upset," sabi niya.

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Azkal's Team Captain Aly Borromeo Photo Gallery

Alexander Charles Luis "Aly" Borromeo (born 28 June 1983) is an American born Filipino footballer who plays for Kaya and is the current captain of the Philippines national team. Previously a goalkeeper, he has since become a utility player, playing as a central midfielder or center forward for his club and mainly as a central defender for the national team

Full name: Alexander Charles Luis Borromeo
Date of birth: 28 June 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position: Centre back, Forward

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Azkal's Team Captain Aly Borromeo Photo Gallery

Alexander Charles Luis "Aly" Borromeo (born 28 June 1983) is an American born Filipino footballer who plays for Kaya and is the current captain of the Philippines national team. Previously a goalkeeper, he has since become a utility player, playing as a central midfielder or center forward for his club and mainly as a central defender for the national team

Full name: Alexander Charles Luis Borromeo
Date of birth: 28 June 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position: Centre back, Forward

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