Interview with Boeung Ket FC’s defensive midfielder

Interview with Boeung Ket FC’s defensive midfielder

We have an exclusive interview with Boeung Ket FC’s defensive midfielder, Mizuno Hikaru, regarding his life and football career in Cambodia.

-TheMorning: What was your first impression after landing in the Kingdom of Cambodia?
-Mizuno Hikaru: I feel it’s so hot here, and there are so many motorbikes.

-TheMorning: What are the places in Cambodia you have visited since your arrival?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Aeon Mall

-TheMorning: Have you tasted Khmer Foods yet? If you have, what do you think about the foods? How often do you eat Khmer foods?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Yes, I like Khmer foods, but I usually eat Japanese foods. When I have training camp with our team, I usually eat Khmer foods.

-TheMorning: Do you usually cook or eat out?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Usually, my wife cooks Japanese foods for me.

-TheMorning: Where in Phnom Penh do you usually hang out in your free time?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Aeon Mall, Brown Coffee, Amazon, and swimming pool.

-TheMorning: What do you think about the weather in Cambodia? Have you been accustomed with it yet?
-Mizuno Hikaru: It’s too hot if compared to Japan. When I lived in Cambodia in the first month, I was so tired and didn’t want to go out. Hahaha.

-TheMorning: Can you speak any Khmer words now?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Yes tik tik [a little bit].

-TheMorning: What is the most challenging in your football career?
-Mizuno Hikaru: The most challenging is still to come year by year. Not yet very challenging.

-TheMorning: If you were able to be one of the most famous footballers in the world? Who would you choose yourself to be?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Javier Mascherano

-TheMorning: Do you think your club can win the league title this season?
-Mizuno Hikaru: Yes, of course. We will try our best to get the title.

Photo of Mizuno Hikaru Courtesy of BKFC