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.

Two (2) goalkeepers will ultimately comprise the seventeen (17) player PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland All-Stars, however fans can 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 Sunday, 23rd August.

PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland Under 23 All-Star Nominees

- Goalkeepers -

(note: statistics are correct as of Thursday, August 20, 2015)

 

Matthew Acton

Club: Olympic FC

Age: 23

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 16 games / 23 goals conceded / 4 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 16 games / 23 goals conceded / 4 clean sheets

About: Ball-playing goalkeeper who is laying the groundwork for a return to professional football following several years as an understudy at Brisbane Roar in the Hyundai A-League. 

 

 

Matthew Stein

Club: Brisbane City FC

Age: 21

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 18 games / 44 goals conceded / 0 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 59 games / 104 goals conceded / 13 clean sheets

About: A natural shot-stopper, who developed at Queensland Academy of Sport and continues to be City's first-choice goalkeeper producing consistent performances in an up-and-down year for his club.

 

 

Shane Viitakangas

Club: Palm Beach SC

Age: 21

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 16 games / 19 goals conceded / 5 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 41 games / 43 goals conceded / 16 clean sheets

About: A looming presence in the Sharks goalmouth, he added to his 2014 Safe Hands award by starring against South Melbourne FC in his side's recent Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 win. Holds the record for the most career clean sheets in PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland.

 

 

Nicholas Mooney

Club: FNQ FC Heat

Age: 17

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 11 games / 14 goals conceded / 3 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 11 games / 14 goals conceded / 3 clean sheets

About: The teenage gloveman hasn't looked back since becoming Heat's first-choice shot-stopper midway through the season, rewarding Martin Docherty's faith with consistent performances beyond his years including an impressive turn against Oakleigh Cannons in the Westfield FFA Cup.

 

Bon Scott

Club: Western Pride FC

Age: 18

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 16 games / 42 goals conceded / 3 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 16 games / 42 goals conceded / 3 clean sheets

About: Formative experiences with the Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane City and Brisbane Roar Youth have led to a consistent season as first choice goalkeeper at Pride and culminated in his recent selection for a Joeys training camp.

 

Brendan White

Club: Redlands United FC

Age: 23

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 21 games / 26 goals conceded / 6 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 21 games / 26 goals conceded / 6 clean sheets

About: Tall but nimble shot-stopper who has impressed in his first PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland season, notably producing crucial penalty saves in both the league and the Westfield FFA Cup. Currently leading the race for 2015 Safe Hands Award.

 

Jayden Formosa

Club: SWQ Thunder FC

Age: 17

PS4NPLQLD 2015 Stats: 7 games / 28 goals conceded / 0 clean sheets

PS4NPLQLD Career Stats: 7 games / 28 goals conceded / 0 clean sheets

About: A Toowoomba product that has already displayed promising glimpses of the talent that is sure to serve Thunder well in seasons to come in his first PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland campaign.