Freestyler Dan to get CRE 24 ball rolling

Freestyler Dan to get CRE 24 ball rolling

As a child, Daniel Cutting was praised by his father for doing 100 ‘keepie uppies’ – and it only encouraged him to go for more!

‘I would push myself, and even at a young age would practise for longer than my friends,’ the professional football freestyler told CRE News. A perfectionist by nature, his finely-honed skills will be evident when he opens CRE 24 (10 am, Wed 9 Oct).

He thought of becoming a physical education teacher but as his skills developed, he decided to make a career out of freestyling – currently holding 10 world records for juggling with a football.

Now 37, and married with two children aged five and two, he entertains crowds galore with his half-time performances. He has also performed for school children at assemblies – especially those with learning difficulties – and inmates of a high security prison in South Africa. Then there are the TV adverts for companies such Adidas and Hyundai.

His world records include the fastest 100 metres sprint balancing a football on his forehead, and the longest time controlling the ball on his chest. He has stood in for stars such as David Beckham and Steven Gerrard when filming special effects.

A member of a local church in Milton Keynes, where he and his wife run a youth group for 20 or so young people, Daniel said: ‘I am particularly excited when I can do events in a Christian setting, using my gift to glorify God.’

Steve Goddard, owner of CRE and a football fan, said: ‘I am not quite sure how Daniel will open the show but I guarantee it will be entertaining and yet another first for us and Daniel!’

Main photo: Football freestyler Daniel Cutting will open CRE 24

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