Exclusive Interview with Cordoba Gauchos' Defender Mattson Eklund

Reporter: Mattson, thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. Let's start off by talking about your current form this season. You've been exceptional on the field, playing in all 12 matches so far. What's been the key to your success?

Mattson: Thank you for having me. I think the key to my success this season has been my experience and my dedication to defending. I may not always put in the extra work, but when I'm on the field, I give it my all to protect our goal.

Reporter: Your team, Cordoba Gauchos, is currently ranked 9th out of 10 teams in the league. What do you think the team needs to do to improve and climb up the table?

Mattson: We definitely need to tighten up our defense. We've conceded 23 goals this season, which is far too many. I think if we focus on our defensive play and work together as a unit, we can start to climb up the table.

Reporter: You mentioned that football is important to you, but you also enjoy spending time with your family and having fun. How do you balance your professional career with your personal life?

Mattson: It's all about finding a balance. I make sure to take care of my health by maintaining healthy habits, but I also make time to have fun and spend time with my loved ones. It's important to me to have a well-rounded life.

Reporter: Lastly, can you tell us a random interesting fact about your life that fans may not know about you?

Mattson: Well, I actually have a wide range of interests outside of football. I enjoy painting in my free time and I'm a big fan of hiking. I think it's important to have hobbies outside of the sport to keep things fresh and interesting.

Reporter: Thank you for sharing that with us, Mattson. We wish you and Cordoba Gauchos the best of luck for the rest of the season.

Mattson: Thank you, I appreciate it. We'll keep working hard to improve and hopefully climb up the table.