Kazuya Kubo
Nationality:
Thai/Japanese
Accomplishments:
Trial at Western United FC and Melbourne City FC
To ensure everything ran smoothly, Kazuya was escorted by an ex-English Football League player who supported him with travel, training attendance, and on-pitch advice. This international experience at a young age highlights the global pathways Premier Football UK creates for talented young players from Asia. Quote “Flying to Australia and trialling with big A-League clubs was an unforgettable experience. Thank you to Premier Football UK for organising everything.” – Kazuya Kubo
Previous Success Stories
These players also used Premier Football UK as a shop window.
Ajdin Hrustic
Came from Melbourne for football trials in the UK at Stoke City FC, Burton Albion FC, Nottingham Forest FC, Everton FC, Derby County FC and Mansfield Town FC. He later played youth football at FC Schalke 04 and went to two World Cups.
Isaac Lee
Came from South Korea for trials at Stoke City FC, with a Manchester City FC trial also arranged. He signed at Stoke City FC, then earned his way through non-league to League Two with Shrewsbury Town FC.
Dale Eve
Arrived in England as a teenage goalkeeper with no prior specialist coaching. Within six months he was offered a two-year scholarship at Stoke City FC.