Sonneveld, who has plied his trade with reputed clubs such as Celtic FC and Arsenal, said that while the results were not what they had hoped for, he was pleased with his team’s performance.

“I’m disappointed with today’s results because despite creating more chances than all of our opponents, we weren’t clinical enough. That’s something we’ll look to improve for our upcoming matches,” said Sonneveld.

A former finalist at the eFootball™ Championship Pro Regular League Finals, Sonneveld is determined to lead his side to success and continue living his dream in the footballing world—one that was reshaped after his dream of becoming a professional footballer was tragically cut short by a career-ending injury in 2014.

“I wanted to be professional football player, and in a way, that dream came true—just in a different form,” said the 28-year-old. “I’ve had some great experiences with Celtic and later with Arsenal and now representing Al Gharafa in the AFC eChampions league Elite is another proud moment in my career.”

As Al Gharafa look to turn the tide in their favour in the final three rounds of the League Stage, Sonneveld remains optimistic about leading his club to the coveted title on April 28.

“We know our opponents well and are prepared based on our past encounters. The goal is clear—we want to be champions, and we believe we have what it takes,” he said. “This is a huge opportunity to show what we can do and to write history. We’re here to compete, to showcase our passion, and hopefully lift the trophy at the end of it all.”