This is a weekly post devoted to following up on all the overseas-based footballers who have played for the Philippines. Like what the title stated, this is a recap of games of a team that has a Filipino in the lineup. And again, for him to be included in the tracking process, either he has to have capped for the Philippines or been named to the lineup as a reserve, or has been locked to or agreed to play for us (as with the case of the likes of Kevin Ingreso). So, if you are looking for David Alaba, Jonathan De Guzman and Alphonse Areola, you will not find him here (and in the case of Areola, not yet, anyway).
If you feel that there is a name missing on the list that you would like me to monitor as well, or even correct me on some things, you may do so by sending me an email to john.paul.manahan@soccercentral.ph or by contacting me on my twitter handle (@misterjpmanahan) for questions. You can also tweet Soccer Central Philippines (@soccercentralph) You may also write them on the comments page below.
Again, do take note they have to qualify to the parameters set above. Major thanks to the people involved with and in Usapang Football for their assistance in detailing the info.
Cover photo taken from @mische_xv.
Now onto the players:
Neil Etheridge - Fulham (Barclays Premier League)
Fulham ended their season tied for eighth in the Premiership, ending it with a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham. Meanwhile, the Reserves finished 2nd in the Reserve League South.
As per Senior National Team Coordinator Ace Bright, Neil is to honor that suspension AFC leveled on to him for incident on the 3rd place AFC Challenge Cup match on the June 1 friendly against Malaysia. However, you won't miss him that much as he will be joining Bob Guerrero and Darren Hartmann as a three-man panel for that particular friendly.
He has already arrived in the country for the upcoming friendlies.
Rob Dazo Gier - Ascot United (Hellenic League)
Ascot United finished the season in 14th place. Rob made 13 appearances for the club this season, starting all of them.
He has already arrived in the country for the upcoming friendlies and participated in the mini-tournament held in Bacolod.
Kevin Ingreso - Hambruger SV (1. Bundesliga) - Hamburger SV II (Regionalliga Nord) - Hambuger SV U19 (U-19 Bundesliga Nord/Nordost)
The first and second team have already completed their seasons, but the U-19 team still continues. They will next face Hannover 96 on June 3.
It is important to note that the 19-yr old has a 23-yr old elder brother, Ricky, who is in the Landesliga Hammonia with the third team.
Stephan Schröck - SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2. Bundesliga) (soon to be TSG 1899 Hoffenheim of 1. Bundesliga)
Stephan ended his career with the Kleeblatt as part of the 2011/12 2. Bundesliga championship-winning side. Next season, he joins Hoffenheim, who finished their Bundesliga season at 11th place.
He has already arrived in the country for the upcoming friendlies.
Roland Müller - MSV Duisburg (2. Bundesliga) - MSV Duisburg II (NRW-Liga)
The first team has completed their season, but the lower divisions still continue. Roland played the entirety of their 4-0 victory over KFC Uerdingen 05. VfB Hüls is their next scheduled opponent, facing them on May 28.
Ace Bright did tweet out that Roland will be available at least for the friendly vs Malaysia.
He already has arrived in the country for the upcoming friendlies.
Dennis Cagara - ??? (???)
Both Dennis and FSV Frankfurt have decided to not pick up the option for the upcoming season, thus rendering him clubless for the time being.
Dennis has said in an interview that he will be available for the friendlies against Indonesia and Guam.
Denis Wolf - 1. FC Magdeburg (Regionalliga Nord)
1. FC Magdeburg ended the season at the cellar, however, the impending reshuffle of the German footballing pyramid ensures the remain in the Regionalliga.
He is already in the country for the upcoming friendlies and participated in the mini-tournament held in Bacolod.
Manny Ott - FC Ingolstadt II (Regionalliga Süd)
Ingolstadt II finished the season in 9th place.
He is already in the country for the upcoming friendlies and participated in the mini-tournament held in Bacolod.
Manny has a younger set of twins who are playing football as well in Germany. Mike and Marco. Mike is currently an U-17 selection with TSV 1860 München in the U-17 Bundesliga, while his twin Marco plays for S.C. E. Friesing in the U-17 Bayernliga.
Patrick Hinrichsen - SV Darmstadt 98 II (VL Gr.Süd)
Patrick played the entirety of their 2-1 win over FC Ober-Rosbach, with the team ending the season in 5th place.
He has announced on his Twitter account that he will be in the country by June 14, barring any changes.
Oliver Pötschke - BFC Preussen Berlin (Berlin-liga)
Oliver's team is scheduled to go up against BSV Hürriyet Burgund on June 3.
Mark Drinkuth - DJK Agon 08 Dü-dorf (Bezirksliga Gruppe 1)
Mark's team is scheduled to face SP.- VG. Hilden 05/06 on June 3.
Ray Anthony Jónsson - Grindavík (Úrvalsdeild)
Ray played the entirety of their 3-3 draw to Selfoss. Team came from 2 goals down to secure a much needed point with a last-minute strike. They still remain in the cellar. They are to face ÍA on June 2.
Club commitments might force the defender to miss out on the upcoming friendlies.
Jerry Lucena - AGF (Danish Superliga)
Jerry played the entirety of their 2-0 defeat to Midtjylland to close the season, The team locked up in 5th place in the league, which based on the circumstances this season, assured themselves Europa League action for the upcoming season.
Senior National Team Coordinator Ace Bright did tweet out that Jerry will be available for the upcoming friendlies.
Paul Mulders - ADO Den Haag (Eredivisie)
ADO Den Haag finished the season in 15th place.
He is already in the country for the upcoming friendlies.
Jason de Jong - ??? (???)
Jason is already in the country for the upcoming friendlies and participated in the mini-tournament held in Bacolod. It remains to be seen as to where he will play club football next.
Jacques Van Bossche - Koninklijke Standaard Wetteren (Division II)
Jacques just signed a one-year deal with the team for next season. Meanwhile, he is already in the country for the preparations for the AFC U-22 Qualifiers.
Jeffrey Christiaens - Torhout 1992 KM (Division III Group A)
Jeff has confirmed his participation in the preparation for the AFC U-22 Qualifiers and has arrived in the country to join in the training. He must have impressed the senior national team coaching staff that much since he is included in the team flying to Malaysia. It is important to note that he has not yet signed a deal with Torhout for next season, but he did tweet that he will be playing with Global FC next season.
Angelo Marasigan - K.A.A Gent (Belguim Pro League)
KAA Gent finished third in the regular season and beat Cercle Brugge 7-2 on aggregate to secure a spot in the Europa League in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Angelo has confirmed his participation in the preparation for the AFC U-22 Qualifiers and has arrived in the country to join in the training.
Chris and Simon Greatwich - Morris County Colonials (National Premier Soccer League)
The Morris County Colonials will kick off their season on May 30 on the road against the AC Crusaders. While Chris is focused on coaching duties alongside playing, Simon is currently in Manila, after helping out with the campaign of the Loyola Meralco Sparks in the RHB Singapore Cup.
Leigh Gunn - Fraser Park FC (NSW Super League)
Leigh played the entirety of their 3-0 defeat to the Bankstown City Lions. They face the Northern Tigers on June 3.
Juan Luis Guirado - Racing Lermeño (Tercera Division Group 8)
Juani's season ended with scoring a total of 10 goals this season in all competitions (6 with Racing, 3 with Global FC and 1 in the AFC Challenge Cup for the Philippines).
He is already in the country for the upcoming friendlies.