Will Diaz-Graham is a football player for the New York RedBulls Reserves and former England National Reserve team right midfelder. He was born in London, England on February 18, 1985 and currently lives in New York City.
Will, whose full name is Wilfredo Diaz-Graham, is the son of an Englishman, Peter Graham, an architect of English and Dutch heritage, and Spaniard mother Camelia, born in the Dominican Republic from a Spanish background. Will moved to the United States at an early age and attended school in Upper Manhattan. After graduating High School, Will decided to join the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He began basic training on July 5, 2005 and served two combat tours as a military intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also continued to work with the United Nations, a job he received while still completing his education.
Graham began playing soccer at the very early age of five in England and was signed to play for the West Ham United Youth Academy at the age of 7 in East London. His favorite teams are Liverpool FC in England and Real Madrid in Spain. He was drafted into the New York Redbulls Reserves after a trial the team hosted. it was his second tryout that proved successful as he failed to make the team the first time around. He currently plays right midfield.
Will was selected to play a friendly vs Germany for England in February at Wembley Stadium, London. Since then he continued to practice for them until being left out of the 35 man squad by England manager Fabio Capello.
He resides in New York City and New Jersey and is a prominent member of the Freemasons.
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