Words: Staff Writers

Voting is now open for the PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland Under 23 All-Stars.

The PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland Under 23 All-Stars will face Brisbane Roar at Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC) on September 19, as part of a double header with the PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Finals Series.

The match will serve as important preparation for the three-time Hyundai A-League Champions and allow some of PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland's brightest young talents the chance to shine against one of the country's premier football clubs.

Three (3) defenders will ultimately comprise the seventeen (17) player PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland All-Stars, however fans can only vote for one (1) - so be sure to make it count!

Read the profiles on each of the nominees below and then vote using the form at the bottom of the page. (If form fails to display on your browser - click here)

Voting closes at midnight Wednesday, 26th August.

PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland Under 23 All-Star Nominees

- Defenders -

(note: statistics are correct as of Saturday, August 22, 2015)

 

Martin Vazquez

Club: Palm Beach SC

Age: 22

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 6 games / 0 goals

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 13 games / 1 goal

About: Joined from Sydney club Blacktown Spartans last year and is regained his starting position in one of the competition's meanest defences after returning from a long injury lay-off. A stand-out for the Sharks against South Melbourne FC in the Westfield FFA Cup.

 

 

Christian Trovato

Club: Redlands United FC

Age: 17

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 4 games / 0 goals

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 4 games / 0 goals

About: Making his senior debut this season, Trovato has been a stand-out at youth level and is quickly winning admirers for his work-rate and cool-head despite his tender age.

 

 

Keagan Sheridan

Club: SWQ Thunder FC

Age: 20

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 18 games / 2 goals

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 42 games / 3 goals

About: Previously with Western Pride, Sheridan switched to his hometown club this season. A natural leader in the back four, he expanded his responsbility by taking the captain's armband and has proved a constant stand-out despite a disappointing campaign for the club.

 

Ari Isman

Club: Northern Fury FC

Age: 23

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 18 games / 0 goals

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 55 games / 1 goal

About: An experienced centre-back who has been a fixture at Fury since 2013 and is part of the club's leadership group. Previously played at Spanish clubs UE Cornella and Castelldefels, in addition to featuring for several Sydney outfits.

 

 

Alex Henderson

Club: Moreton Bay United FC

Age: 23

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 20 games / 1 goal

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 48 games / 6 goals

About: A tall, strong central defender who has delivered for Jets this season after promising formative turns at Sunshine Coast FC and Brisbane Strikers. Offers a genuine headed threat from set-pieces, evidenced by six goals in three seasons.

 

 

Kai Smith

Club: Brisbane City FC

Age: 19

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 18 games / 4 goals

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 35 games / 4 goals

About: A modern defender that couples clever distribution with tackling nous. While still a teenager, he has built on his break-out season in 2014 by becoming an attacking threat with 3 goals to his credit this season.

 

 

Matthew Byrne

Club: Olympic FC

Age: 23

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 20 games / 3 goals

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 56 games / 6 goals

About: Adaptable and athletic defender that previously represented Brisbane Roar Youth before playing professionally in Serbia. Since returning to Queensland has proven a constant in Olympic's defence - starting in both PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland Grand Finals appearances.