We are thrilled that Dean da Lança will play for the Raptors this coming season. At 51 Dean becomes our oldest player, but in our recent trials he did very well at keeping up with the younger lads in the squad. Dean has a great passion for the game, and a wealth of experience having previously played for a number of clubs in the English Ryman League.
Age: 51
Position: Defender
Country: Portugal
Profession: Owner at Amorino CZ
Favourite Team: My favourite team is Liverpool...and Benfica in Portugal.
Experience:
I’m Portuguese and have been in Prague for 10 years. Previously I was living in London where I played football for various teams in the Ryman league (now called the Bostik league). I also spent some time in Macau with a team largely made up of Portuguese 2nd division players.
Quote:
"The Raptors project reminds me of AFC Wimbledon, those interested can google their history. They started in a counties league, held trials similar to the Raptors and climbed the ladder to League 1 where they are now....so who knows Raptors...anything is possible!."