Watch Usain Bolt debuts His Professional Football
Dreams do come true even for some as special as Usain Bolt. His dream of playing football professionally came through when he came in as a substitute for Central Coast Mariners of Australia’s A League.
A moment in sporting history is made. @usainbolt, the footballer, steps onto the pitch in Yellow & Navy. ⚡️ #CCMFC #ALeague pic.twitter.com/3j9ZuEvTsf
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018
According to Fox Sports, Bolt, wearing the number 95 shirt, played for 19 minutes, had 7 possessions, 1 shot, and completed 2/5 passes completed. He also had 1 shot assist.
Bolt said after the game:
It was good. It was what I expected. The crowd gave me plenty of motivation. I think my fitness is much better, that the first week since I came here. I’m grateful to the Mariners for giving me the chance.
Right now I’m just trying to get used to the guys, it’s a wonderful moment, to actually get on the field and play professional football.
The players have really accepted me, trying to teach me things at training, encouraging me to push myself.
I was a little bit nervous, but as soon as I got on the field the nerves went away. I wish I had more touches, but I’m not fit yet.
In four months I’ll be playing like one of the guys.
The mariners won the game against Central Coast Select 6 – 1.