Premier League Club Tottenham announced their 14 first year scholars for the coming season 2015-2016. 16 year old Greek Cypriot Jack Roles (26.02.1999) is included. Jack’s father is English and his mother of Cypriot origin her parents from Nicosia and Famagusta.
Jack was Born and bred in Enfield and attended Enfield Grammar School, winning a host of trophies while playing for the school football team. He also represented the school at cricket and athletics and has been at Tottenham since he was six. A right-footed midfielder, he played twice for their Under-18s last season, making his debut as a substitute against Chelsea in February. Blessed with wonderful technique when striking the ball, Roles has acquired a reputation of a free kick and long shot specialist. The central midfielder notched over 25 goals last season for the U16s”.
Jack Roles in Cyprus National team colours
On 6 August, he received his first international call from Cypriot national youth squads. He played for the U17 national youth squad in 2 friendly international games v national team of Fyrom, which took place recently in Nicosia. Jack played in both games they won the first 3-2 and lost the second 3-2 with Jack scoring with a tremendous free kick.
U17 Cyprus national team that played Fyrom