Meet the Team
Welcome to the Legacy Football Club coaching team. We look forward to working with you.
Izzy
Zaki
Director of Football
I am a former professional footballer with 14 years of playing experience, including representing the Egyptian National Youth Team at the African Youth Championship. At club level, I achieved notable success in the Gulf region, winning the Omani League title twice.
I hold a UEFA B Licence from the English FA and am pursuing the UEFA A Licence. I also hold Level 1 and Level 2 Fitness Training certifications. This allows me to blend football specific conditioning seamlessly into my coaching methodology.
Prior to establishing Legacy FC I spent three years coaching at Rangers Football Club, working with boys’ and girls’ teams across different age groups. My coaching philosophy places strong emphasis on the psychological aspect of football helping young players build confidence, resilience, and focus alongside their technical and tactical development.
Fluent in Arabic and English, I bring an international mindset and a deep passion for nurturing the next generation of footballers.
Nationality: Egyptian
Paul
Young
Coach
I am a UK FA-trained football coach with a genuine passion for helping young players develop both on and off the pitch.
As a player, I had the privilege of captaining the British Army football team, representing the Army in matches and tournaments around the world against professional and elite opposition. Those experiences shaped my leadership, discipline, teamwork and resilience - values I strive to pass on to every young player I coach.
I believe football should be fun, challenging and inspiring. My goal is to create a positive environment where every child feels valued, builds confidence and is encouraged to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and enjoy the game.
Whether a player is taking their first steps in football or looking to reach the next level, I am committed to helping every child achieve their potential whilst developing a lifelong love of the game.
Nationality: British
Anup Sundavadra
Coach
Football has been a passion of mine from a very young age and it has never left me. The game has shaped who I am, both on and off the pitch.
Alongside my professional life, I have had the pleasure of supporting the football programme at my place of work in education, where I work with young players and help nurture their love for the game. Watching them grow in confidence and ability has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my coaching journey so far.
I am absolutely thrilled to be part of Legacy FC and contribute to such an exciting project. My philosophy is simple. I want every single player to step onto that pitch with a smile on their face and enjoy every moment of the game. When players are happy, they are free, and when they are free, that is when the magic happens.
Nationality: British