INTERVIEW · BAREFOOT
‘‘I just try to be the best version of me’’ Molly Clark
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s she herself admits, the days after being named Women’s Best Player in the World in the last Beach Soccer Stars “have been a rollercoaster… but a good one”. But one thing is clear for Molly Clark: This brand new title will not change her and the way she lives her live. She will carry on living by the same rules and work etics that have led her to the top of the beach soccer world.
in the moment they announced your name?
Hello Molly! Thanks for being here with us. Please allow us to just start off with a huge congratulations and a round of applause for the best beach soccer player in the world. Has it sunk in yet?
Out of the three nominees in Dubai – honestly - who did you think was going to win?
No actually. A lot of people keep saying it but I haven’t had time to process it I’ve been far too busy. The minute I landed I’ve been straight back into playing and training etc. There are times now and then where I get a few seconds to try and remember what has actually happened and it’s unbelievable. But no, I don’t think it’s quite sunk in yet.
I had to pinch myself as I didn’t quite believe that I actually heard my name. Like I said in my speech when I received the award, there were 30 girls to choose form and many more. I was happy to be in the top three but to walk away with it was just amazing. It wasn’t something I set out to achieve but now that I’ve got it it’s unbelievable.
Honestly, I thought it was going to be Adri just because it’s the third year she’d been nominated I just thought it had to be her time and she was going to walk away with it.
‘‘My mum asked for the
trophy as soon as I landed... but I will keep it with me this time... ’’
And where is the trophy right now? Is it on the mantlepiece, in your bedroom, at you mum’s house?
In terms of your performance over the 2021 season, which part, which event was the turning point that made people vote for you?
Funny you should say that because my mum and dad asked me for it the minute I landed. Normally I do let them have my trophies and medals but I’m not ready to give this one up just yet.
Throughout the season I had mixed tournaments in terms of my performances. I think I covered every position and every quality that you would expect in a player, whether that be attacking, defending, scoring goals. I think I ticked all of those boxes at least once in every tournament but I think my best tournament
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