Quick update on EduKick Football Academy Alumni Davide Somma!

Edukick Football Academy Alumni - Davide Somma

name: Davide Somma
position: F
height: 6-1 weight:180
Birthdate: March 26, 1985
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
last club: Olbia Calcio (Italy)

Outlook: Somma was a bright spot for the Quakes in the Reserve Division at the end of the year and also played well in his stints with the first team. Able to play forward and attacking midfielder, the Johannesburg native should provide a strong option for the Quakes in 2009. He scored two goals in five matches in the reserves and then had a successful stint in London with the Generation adidas team in the offseason to prepare him for a strong 2009 campaign.

2008 MLS: Made his Earthquakes debut as a sub in the 78th minute vs. RSL on 9/27 … Entered as a sub on 10/11 vs. CHV … Made first road appearance on 10/18 at KC, playing 27 minutes … Played for the Generation adidas team on a tour in London in December, scoring two goals against the West Ham reserves … Exhibition: Played 90 minutes and received a yellow card on 10/7 vs. CD FAS… Reserves: Started and played 64 minutes and notched a goal on 9/28 vs. RSL … Played 90 minutes on 10/3 at DAL … Played 90 minutes vs. CHV on 10/12… Played 90 minutes on 10/15 at HOU, scored a goal and notched an assist … Played 90 minutes on 10/21 at CHV. Other Professional Experience: Has spent time with Logrones in Spain and three Italian clubs in his career … Started his career with Logrones in Spain and spent six months with the team in Spanish second division … Started his career with Perugia in 2004, before signing with FC Pro Vasto in 2005, where he scored six goals … Played most recently for Olbia Calcio, scoring two goals.

High School/Club: Played four seasons for Riverview High School in Sarasota, Fla. … Helped Riverview win district title as a senior, four years … Played club soccer for Sarasota Storm, Braden River and St. Petersburg Raiders.

College: Spent one year at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas … Played one year there, 13 goals, top scorer.

Personal: Speaks three languages, Italian, English and Zulu … Has one sister, Angela … Mother’s brother was a professional soccer player in Italy … Parents are Italian and moved to South Africa from Italy for work … Born in South Africa, but moved to Florida at age 12.