Coey Turipa              

Team: New Zealand U-17 MNT 2009

Date of birth: 22 February 1992

Home town: Nelson

Current place of residence: Wellington and Nelson

School: Nayland College

Club: Nelson Suburbs

Position: Goalkeeper

Favourite player: Sam Ayers

Favourite team: Wellington Phoenix

Major footballing achievements: NZ U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17. Getting to train with the Wellington phoenix over the last few months.

Likes: Michael Jordan

Dislikes: smokers

Favourite music: RnB

Favourite films: Coach Carter

Favourite food: Subway

Favourite quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” - Michael Jordan

Dream holiday: Miami

Best advice you could give to young players: Don’t give up