Profiles

 

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	1 MIHAI NEOFIT Goalkeeper Age: 33 Previous Clubs: Appearances: 42 Goals: 0   Mihai was signed in May 2009 and made his debut against Hackney Probashi in the BFA Cup. Mihai become an instant hero after his penalty shoot heroics against London Tigers 'A'.
	2 AMAN AHMED Right Back Age: 21 Previous Clubs: Elite Youth Appearances: 74 (24 sub apps) Goals: 0   He has been with the club from day one and was the club’s regular first choice right back before the arrival of Adrian Dejeu. He is very keen and determined in regaining his spot, as well as seeking his very first goal for the team. He has previously played for Elite Youth.
	3 DANIEL MIHAI DIMA Centre Back Age: 24 Previous Clubs: Appearances: 24 Goals: 2   Dan was signed by ACE in November 2009 and made a impressive debut in the 4-2 win against FC Samba. He was recommanded by fellow Romanian Adrian Dejeu.
	4 SHAMIUR RAHMAN Centre Back, Right Back Age: 23 Previous Clubs: SYA 'B' Appearances: 103 (13 sub apps) Goals: 2   He previously played for SYA ‘B’ and helped them get promoted to BFA First Division Summer League in 2006. He signed for ACE in September 2006 and spent much of his first team career as an emergency back-up for number one goal keeper Konok Miah. He has established himself as a regular centre-back and his first goal for the club came in the 10-1 demolition of Poplar Youth in ILFL Winter League 2007/08 season. He has won back-to-back players’ player of the year award for the ILFL Winter League seasons 2007/08 and 2008/09.
	5 ADRIAN DEJEU Right Back Age: 21 Previous Clubs: Newark 'B' Appearances: 46 (3 as sub) Goals: 1   Adrian first featured for ACE in a friendly match against Shoreditch. His performance against them was very impressive, which lead to the capture of his signature in November 2008. The young Romanian got his first goal for the club against West Ham SC in BFA First Division Summer League 2009. He has previously played for Newark.
	6 NAHEL MIAH Centre Midfielder Age: 18 Previous Clubs: London Apsa, & Robin Hood Appearances: 62 (6 sub apps) Goals: 7   Nahel made an impressive start to his ACE career in August 2008 in the Canary Wharf Cup against E7. Prior to joining ACE he played for London APSA and Robin Hood. The young talented footballer has a bright future ahead of him and has shown a lot of potential of further development.
	7 NAZMUL HUSSAIN Right Winger Age: 21 Previous Clubs: SYA, & Elite Youth Appearances: 121 (32 sub apps) Goals: 88   He previously played for SYA in the SNC League and Elite Youth. He has been at the club since 2005 and is one of the top goal scorers. He’s scored more than 70 goals and it won’t be long till he reaches the 100 goal milestone. He was the club’s top goal scorer in the East London Sunday Astro-turf League 2005/06 with 22 goals.
	8 SHAHIDUL KABIR Centre Back Age: 21 Previous Clubs: Globe Town & SYA 'B' Appearances: 102 (11 sub apps) Goals: 12   He is a talented young player who has played for Globe Town in the SNC League 2004. He was also part of the SYA ‘B’ team, which got promoted in the BFA Summer League 2006. He left SYA ‘B’ in September 2006 and signed for ACE. Shahidul started off as a right winger in his debut match in the 4-2 defeat against Newark in October 2006. He quickly settled into the heart of defence and became a regular first team player. His first goal was a memorable one against Newark FC in the decisive final game of the ILFL Winter League season 2007/08.
	9 RYAN CLARKE Striker Age: 22 Previous Clubs: Elite Youth Appearances: 83 (63 sub apps) Goals: 74   Ryan is also another one of the leading goal scorers. He has been with ACE since 2005 and prior to that has played for Elite Youth. He was the club’s top goal scorer in the ILFL Winter League season 2006/07 with 16 goals.
	10 MAWAITOU HAMBALIOU BALDE Centre Midfielder Age: 26 Previous Clubs: London Tigers, & Elite Youth Appearances: 123 (11 sub apps) Goals: 23   Balde played for London Tigers before making his switch to ACE in 2005. He had an impressive trial training session before being signed up instantaneously by ACE. He has captained the team on numerous occasions and his performance for ACE earned him a call from Sporting Bengal in the summer of 2007. He was awarded the player of the season award in the Canary Wharf Summer League in 2007.
	11 SYED ALI Left Winger Age: 22 Previous Clubs: Elite Youth, & FC Baresi Appearances: 156 (15 sub apps) Goals: 101   Syed is ACE’ most prolific goal scorer and has netted over 80 goals for the team. He had a short spell at Elite Youth and FC Baresi before returning to the club in 2005. He was awarded with the golden boot award in the Canary Wharf Summer League 2007 and the BFA Second Division Summer League 2008. He was the club’s top goal scorer in ILFL Winter League 2008/09 season with 15 goals. Syed has made the most number of league and cup appearances in ACE colours and is edging closer to getting his 100th goal for the team.
	12 JAFAR ALAM Left Back/Midfield Centre Age: 22 Previous Clubs: Oceans FC Appearances: 21 (7 sub apps) Goals: 1   Jafar previously played for Oceans FC. ACE recruited him in June 2009 and handed him his debut against London Tigers ‘A’ in the BFA Cup 2009. His first goal for the club was in the opening game of the ILFL winter league season 2009/10 during the 7-1 rout against FC Brick Lane.
	14 ABDUL MIAH Centre Midfielder Age: 23 Previous Clubs: Vallance Appearances: 129 (10 sub apps) Goals: 21   Abdul has also been at the club since 2005, having previously played for Vallance. He is very close to making his 100th league start and has so far managed to score more than ten goals. His first goal was in the 5-3 win against Ocean Somali in September 2005.
	15 ROBERT BALAN Striker Age: 18 Previous Clubs: London United Appearances: 9 (10 sub apps) Goals: 16   The 18 year-old Romanian was signed in May 2009 and has made a promising start to his ACE career. It was a debut delight for him after coming off the bench to score his first goal in the 3-1 victory against Limehouse in BFA First Division Summer League 2009 season.
	16 JUAL ALI Left Back Age: 23 Previous Clubs: Appearances: 97 (12 sub apps) Goals: 6   Jual made his league debut in the BFA Third Division Summer League 2006 against Bromley by Bow ‘B’ and scored a thumping a header for ACE to open his goal scoring account.
	17 NELSON GONCALVES Left Winger, Attacking Midfielder Age: 24 Previous Clubs: Appearances: 14 (6 sub apps) Goals: 4   ACE signed up this talented Portuguese winger in June 2009. The skillful winger scored a brace in his first appearance in ACE colours against Vallance in a friendly match in July 2009. His made his competitive league debut in the ILFL winter league season 2009/10 against FC Brick Lane and scored his first ever league goal against them.
	18 AZIZ DIALLO Attacking Midfielder Age: 26 Previous Clubs: Appearances: 82 (13 sub apps) Goals: 49   Aziz joined ACE in 2006 and quickly settled in making him a very popular player amongst the squad. After his first full season at the club he was voted players’ player of the season. He later on became the first player to score the most number of goals in a competitive game in the club’s history. He scored 5 goals against Abohani in ILFL Winter League 2008/09 season.
	19 ABDUL SABUR Right Winger Age: 29 Previous Clubs: Osmani, & Westferry Appearances: 47 (19 sub apps) Goals: 22   Sabur is also another player with a lot of experience under his belt having played for Osmani and Westferry. ACE faced stiff competition from BYM and Berner for his signature in August 2007. He snubbed both teams and opted to play for ACE. He scored on his debut in the 4-3 loss in the second round of the ILFL Cup 2007 against SOUL FC.
	20 ONALDO DOS SANTOS Attacking Midfielder Age: 31 Previous Clubs: Salmon & Ball, & Haringey Appearances: 83 (30 sub apps) Goals: 45   The instrumental Brazilian has been at the club since 2005. He has been man of the match for numerous games in the East  London Sunday Astro-turf League 2005/06 season. His impressive goal scoring record and performances on the pitch lead him to picking up the players’ player of the season award.
	21 MATIUL ISLAM Centre Back Age: 27 Previous Clubs: Osmani, Poplar, Stepney, Bromley By Bow Appearances: 18  Goals: 0   Matiul has a wealth of experience and has tasted the success of glory at the very top level with previous clubs Osmani and Poplar. He made his debut in the 3-1 defeat against E7 in the East London Sunday Astro-turf League in February 2006 and retired at the end of that season. He was forced out of retirement and made a swift return to football in BFA First Division Summer League 2009.
	22 SHUMON ZAMAN Striker Age: 19 Previous Clubs: SOUL Appearances: 2 (9 sub apps)  Goals: 0   The young striker with a bright future ahead made his ACE debut in the 6-1 win against THYL United in the Canary Wharf Summer League in 2007.
	23 NURUL HAQUE Right Winger  Age: 25 Previous Clubs: SYA Appearances: 7 (23 sub apps)  Goals: 1    Nurul is an admirer of the team and a lifelong fan. He joined ACE in the summer of 2007 and scored his first goal after coming off the bench in the 8-1 win against Robin Hood in the first round of the ILFL Cup in October 2007.