MEET THE FIRST TEAM
Who are the people behind Futera United? With experience in multiple disciplines and an in-depth knowledge of business, marketing and football, we are the team making the dream a reality.
GWYNETH
CEO
The world’s only woman CEO of a Trading Card brand, Gwyneth has enjoyed 27 years with Futera and football seeking out opportunities, innovation and alliances around the world.
Gwyneth is an ambassador for women’s football, and has herself impressed on the pitch! Having worked for so long in football, Gwyn feels she may have spent too much time looking at men’s legs (on cards, of course…).
MARK
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
West Ham fanatic Mark is a 20+ year veteran of the football industry having worked with some of the world's biggest clubs, whilst also being one of the driving forces behind the original Futera FC.
A true football person, Mark's passion for the game doesn’t unfortunately translate to his prowess on the pitch, where teammates have often claimed that he resembles 'Bambi on Ice'.
ADAM
COMMUNITY MANAGER
Adam, for his sins, is an Evertonian. Working alongside some huge brands across the football industry over the past decade, he has steered multiple digital campaigns to success. Ads loves nothing more than building a band of passionate advocates.
A football obsessive with a love of fandom culture, he fancies himself as a Tim Cahill-style player on the pitch, but as a teammate once said, ‘He’d struggle to pass his way out of a paperbag!'.
MR. T
HEAD OF FINTECH
With almost 2 decades under his belt in the financial sector and as a lifelong Plymouth Argyle fan, Mr. T is excited to merge his two passions of NFTs and football with Futera United.
Having spent the last 10 years building large online communities of passionate sports fans, he hasn't let his Keepy Uppies' training slip, where his personal record of 37 is rumoured to have alerted Guinness.
WOW!
ARTIST
Her name is Wow! (officially spelled with the !) so you already know that her artwork is going to be amazing!
Wow! comes from a fashion design background and has worked with some huge brands in both sports and street wear. Working alongside Keng, she has created an amazing range of both NFTs and IRL merchandise.
KENG
ARTIST
Keng is a veteran of the trading card industry, having spent the best part of a decade designing some of the most iconic cards on the market (ours!)
A Manchester United fan, Keng enjoys nothing more than all-night badminton marathons (really) and tattooing himself (again, really!)… they’re really good as well!
TOP DOG BEACH CLUB
DEVELOPER
A match made in Blockchain heaven, after a long search for the right development team for FUTERA UNITED, it was a no-brainer from the start to join forces with the boys and girls from Top Dog Beach Club to create this revolutionary project.
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A leading light in the NFT space, Top Dog’s Dog and Cat collections have not only captivated audiences but also shown how an NFT project should be run. Their attention to detail is nothing short of amazing.
LUKE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
It doesn't matter how good your artwork looks or your Roadmap is if the customer experience isn’t up to scratch, and lucky for us Luke is the best in the business!
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A Manchester City fan with a penchant for vintage football shirts, Mexican food and beer (in no particular order), Luke lives and breathes the beautiful game already promising that his first-born with be called 'Sergio Mario Vincent Yaya Joe Pep Hutchison' whether it's a boy or a girl.
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REYER
PRODUCTION MANAGER
An AC Milan fan, Reyer’s soccer prowess has brought joy to many in the Netherlands, South Africa and Asia. Boasting a degree in International Sports Management and Business, he has impressed with his skills across Futera’s tournaments, teamwear and trading card activities.
Rumour has it he once performed two 'around the worlds' on camera although the footage 'apparently' got deleted.
ADRIANO PELLEGRINO
CO-DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL
Aussie A-League star Adriano Pellegrino brings a wealth of experience to FUTERA UNITED.
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Adriano represented Adelaide United, Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners in the A-League winning the title with the Mariners.
An established Director of Football and Coach, Adriano's playing career spanned 15 years, enjoying spells in not only Australia but also Greece, Malaysia, Cambodia, USA & Thailand.
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PISAL 'DEN' RUMRAI
CO-DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL
A well-known figure in Thai football, Den played at the highest level in the 'land of smiles' representing Thai Farmer Bank, Osotspa and Port whilst also enjoying a spell in the Malaysian top flight with Kelantan.
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The self-confessed Liverpool fan cites marking Michael Owen in a Friendly for Thailand vs his beloved Reds as his fondest memory. Den’s international career also included a World Cup Qualifying campaign.
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Den is one of the most respected youth coaches in South East Asia.
KATE
FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT
Part of a footballing family, Kate has made a name for herself in South East Asia organising international fixtures for some of the biggest associations in the region.
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With a CV that includes the FA's of India, Malaysia, Thailand, North Korea, Laos, Papua New Guinea & Singapore whilst facilitating transfers for top international footballers, Kate is the perfect person to make sure the club side of FUTERA UNITED runs as smoothly as possible.
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