One-on-One: Dru N Cos: It's all about having fun.

He started playing football at the age of 9 as a defender. When he was 12 years old he started scoring goals and found his best self at the striker position. Known to friends for his friendly nature, when he's not kicking the ball, he woos girls (and guys) with his smooth dance moves (remember MASSAD?). His face lights up when he speaks about football, which showed his great passion for the game. This week, RFL One-on-One brings to you Dru N Cos' Thiva, who was all dressed-up in his Liverpool gear for this exclusive interview!

What was your best futsal moment?

There's too many but one of the best would definitely be Dru N Cos. It's everything I dream a team would be; it's all about the chemistry, and there's no pressure to win a game because we're all friends and hangout buddies who enjoy football very much.

Another good moment would be when I scored a goal against Pejuang Hamas in the finals. And being with G-15. Those were great moments.

Your worst futsal moment was..

I guess the worst moment was when Maro got injured last year. That was really unexpected.

Speaking of injury, what's the worst injury you had?

I was playing for Chittapa against G-15, and I just fell on myself and sprained my ankle. I could not walk for one whole week, or play for 3 months.

What's your strength in futsal?

Dru N Cos. Our motto is to have fun on court, and we take one team at a time. We just make each other play better. Dru N Cos is the perfect futsal team for me.

I'm always nervous in a game but once I get the ball, I make the decisions and everything happens from there. It's all about decision-making.

What do you think is your weakness?

There's way too many, there won't be enough time to name it all. I'm always excited and get carried away very easily, and I'm easily influenced by all sorts of things.

Who do you see yourself in, in football and in life?

Do I really have to answer this?

Ok, in football, Fernando Torres. He's my football role-model.

In life, I really admire and look up to Will Smith's character in The Pursuit of Happyness; the way he went through all the obstacles, and inspired people. That's who I want to be.

Your opinion on Malaysian football scene?

Today's football is no longer just about training. It's about the technology, down to the microscopical level, the tiniest fiber. You know, like how Liverpool players are asked to stand in an ice bath after matches. It's all in the technology nowadays.

I think we have good players, but we need to start training them early in childhood. Good food, get rid of internal politics, give more international exposure and foreign coaches. I think foreign players are good for our local scene, because when we play with good players, we'll become good players ourselves. Just like the EPL, it's like the whole world is playing in it.

Your prediction for this RFL season? Who do you need to watch out for?

Definitely Boogis. And also Chittapa. Actually we have very decent teams in the league this season. So we'd have to watch out for everyone. It's going to be a tough but at the same time a great season. But as i said, Dru N Cos is all about having fun, and we'll take on one team at a time.

Thiva in action!!!