Joel Agbetossou: From Togo To Chase The Dream
Joel Agbetossou is an enigmatic soccer player developing with the KO Elites U23 program in the Hartford area of Connecticut. Joel was born and raised in Lome, the capital of Togo. The Togolese attacking midfielder speaks English, French, and Ewe, a dialect spoken in his birth home.
Favorite Team
Barcelona
Favorite Player
Lionel Messi
Early Years
The University of St. Joseph sophomore developed a passion for soccer in his formative years. He was influenced by his older brothers who were stout Barcelona fans. He observed their passion and fell in love with the team’s style of play and swagger. “Players like Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, and others really influenced me. I also spent time learning the game as a youth with my friend Matthew Agouze in Togo. He is a baller.”
Entering his teen years, Joel, now playing with 3rd Eye FC, transitioned to Canada where he had the opportunity to play with the Canadian U16 soccer team. As fate would have it, his transition continued, taking him to the United States.
Favorite Food
“I’d say fried chicken. Yeah, fried chicken!”
Career Goals
“I definitely want to go pro. My backup plan is to be a State Trooper, that’s why I’m studying Criminal Justice.”
Favorite Music
“I listen to Burna Boy, Toofan, and Omah Lay.”
Most Memorable Moment
“Being able to play with the Canada U16 national team.”
Motivation
“My family provides all the tools I need to be successful. They encourage me, push me, and support me. How can I not be motivated by them?”
Notable Achievements
- “In my second season, we (Bulkeley High School, Hartford) made it to the third round in the State Championship.”
- “In my senior year at Bulkeley, on a cold night, we narrowly missed out on winning the State Championship final.”
- Coach of the year, 2019, Bulkeley H.S. Criteria: Student athlete who listens, is respectful, and carries out the coach’s mandate.
- 4 sport Athlete in high school: soccer, swimming, volleyball, and tennis.
- MVP at the end of the season after playing tennis for only 6 months, 2019.
- Athlete of the year 2019, Bulkeley H.S.
- A competitive medal in swimming, 2019, Bulkeley H.S.
Favorite Quote
Coach Paul, University of St. Joseph’s told me: “Do what you can, with what you have.”
Joel often wears a pleasant smile and is always ready to play soccer. The diminutive dribbler packs goals, assists, and gets by players on the dribble. Encouraged by his high school coach to try new sports in the off-season, Joel mastered them. Joel, a pleasant, and respectful human being, is consciously cool. 3rd Eye FC wishes Joel Agbetossou the best in his pursuits.
Written by Shane Sinclair,
3rd Eye FC LLC.
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