Colin Nell

Colin Nell (born 22 February 1985) is an English football freestyler, sport choreographer, actor and sports model.
Early life
Nell was born in Feltham, London, England to an English father Robert Nell (born 1952), a travel agent, and Palestinian/Yemeni mother Nadia Nell (born 1961), a retired secretary. Nell and his two siblings attended the same school as Farah.
Career
In 2000, Nell was spotted by Nike executives while displaying his tricks in a Nike promotion at Wembley Stadium, which attracted over 30,000 contestants. Since the age of 17, Nell has had a career as a professional football freestyler,
Nell has performed at corporate events, promotional events, product launches and interactive live spectator events. He has appeared and choreographed As a football choreographer, he has worked with the creative team to assist in developing story boards and concepts concentratating on delivering realism and authenticity. He has worked alongside footballers including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, Robinho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
He has doubled for Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos,
Nell supports the nationwide No Messin' campaign with Network Rail, warning youngsters against playing on railway lines, along with footballer Stuart Downing and boxer Amir Khan.
Personal life
Nell is a Muslim<ref name="nbcnews"/> and a Tottenham Hotspur Football Club fan.<ref name="uncensoreddesign"/> In April 2010, his younger sister, Tania Nell, married Mo Farah.<ref name="dailymail"/>

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