Spain trip earns earns Tanna Bellear a Junior Sports Star nomination from Bronte Public School principal

TANNA  Bellear was just three years old when the burning desire to become a professional footballer first hit.

Tanna Bellear from Bronte Public School went to spain to comepete in the u12 Mediterranean international cup 2015. Pictured at Waverley Oval. Picture by DAMIAN SHAW

TANNA  Bellear was just three years old when the burning desire to become a professional footballer first hit.

Now 11, the Bronte Public School student started playing for Queens Park FC as soon as he could — at age five.

“When I was little, I started watching my cousin Adam play and I got inspired,” he said.

“At the time I was too young to play for a club so I couldn’t wait to turn five so I can join a team.”

In the Easter school holidays Tanna took his passion to a new level, as he headed to Spain to play in the Mediterranean International Cup, with the Sydney Olympic FC under-12s.

Tanna Bellear from Bronte Public School went to spain to comepete in the under-12 Mediterranean international cup 2015. Picture: Damian Shaw.

Tanna said the trip was a real eye-opener.

“Our first game was against FC Barcelona. Although we lost, it was an incredible feeling playing against such a talented team,” he said.

His efforts are more remarkable, given he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes about six months ago, “but despite that he still does what he does,” said his father kali.

As a result his school nominated him for the junior Sports Star award.

One day, he wants to play centre midfield for FC Barcelona.

The Junior Sports Star award is sponsored by Rebel. The Team Spirit award is sponsored by Fox Sports Pulse. Our media partner is 7 News.

To nominate someone go to juniorsportsstar.com.au.