My name is Mirko Brinkmann and I have been selected to participate at Football Training Camps in Europe.

My name is Mirko Brinkmann and I have had the privilege to be selected to participate at Football camps in Europe. I am extremely happy that I impressed coaches at recent national training camps here in New Zealand held by the Ricki Herbert Football Academy (RHFA).

It is so cool to be the first player invited to spend time with Fulham's academy since the club established its links with the RHFA.

I will spend three weeks at Fulham's academy ground Motspur Park next March and will see first-hand what it takes to be a professional footballer. I am hugely excited at this opportunity to play my sport and follow my dream to become a pro football player but I need your help to get me there. I want to learn as much as I can to support my goal of becoming a professional player and to share my passion for the sport.

The camps take place in Europe in early 2017. This is a lot of money and I would really appreciate your support.

I am aware that there are so many people who have a Givealittle page with far greater needs. Thanks for reading and if you wish to donate, thank you in advance for your kind support.

NB: The funds raised will be used towards the expenses of the trip to help with flights and accommodation for Mirko and his traveling guardian to cover the overall cost. Read the full story in the Bay of Plenty times https://goo.gl/66lShg.