Former Mamelodi Sundowns man, Emiliano Tade, reflects on his inspiring football journey that saw him go from dishwasher to playing in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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New Zealand-based forward Emiliano Tade sheds light on his remarkable ascent in the football world.
Tade shared his extraordinary journey, which began with his modest start as a backpacker washing dishes in New Zealand and swiftly led him to compete in the prestigious Club World Cup just months later.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu attacker sat down with Cape Town Spurs midfielder, Michael Morton for a podcast interview.
Tade spoke highly of his time in the PSL with AmaZulu and Sundowns, despite only being in the country for a couple of years before rejoining his beloved, Auckland City.
Before professing his love for South Africa, Tade briefly reflected on how went from dishwasher to representing Auckland City at the Club World Cup:
"That was a time, it was probably four or five months. It is crazy when I look back, it doesn't make sense in my mind. Even if you tell me and show me that, it doesn't make sense," said Tade on his meteoritic rise from dishwasher to pro baller in less than six months.
As per, FIFA, the Argentine striker has accumulated the most appearances in the Club World Cup competition, featuring in eight editions of the tournament.
After initially trying to make it a baller in Argentina, Tade decided to emigrate to New Zealand as a backpacker and worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant before starting his career with Wellington United.
After good season in Wellington, he caught the eye of Auckland City ahead of the 2011/12 season, who decided to recruit a player that would turn out to be a club legend, with Tade managing 138 goals in over 200 appearances.
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Watch Tade's conversation with Morton below, with the veteran explaining his foray into South African football:
