Javier Umbides Interview

"I wish to help my team as much as I can so we can do even better," pointed out Javier Umbides in his exclusive interview for the official website of the Super League. When asked on whether he would like to finish his career in his home country, the Atromitos midfielder replied that: "I live in Greece and feel really well, my family is having a good time and my children go to a Greek school. All is ideal. You can never tell what the future will bring," and also talked about the highlight of his career: "My first great moment was the championship I won in Argentina with Estudiantes de Buenos Aires. I save the best moments for Atromitos." The full interview:

Question by Panagiotis Salonikidis

What are your personal goals with Atromitos?

"I wish to help my team as much as I can so we can do even better. We have had a really good championship and I believe we will have an even better finish. I hope we will manage to play in the Champions League."

Question by Manolis Georgakopoulos

Would you wish to remain in our club the following season as well?  What will affect your decision?

"My contract is for another year, I feel really well in Atromitos and I am happy to be playing for this club. I am not thinking of anything else."

Question by Giorgos Pavlatos

Which team is a favourite to take the 2nd place and qualify for next season's Champions League?

"Our team of course. I respect PAOK, Panathinaikos and Asteras Tripolis, but I also trust my own team. Last season, Atromitos almost achieved this goal, and I believe it will be successful this year."

Question by Thanassis Zozos

Would you like to finish your career playing in your home country or do you not think about this?

"I still don't know, I now live in Greece and feel really well, my family is having a good time and my children go to a Greek school. All is ideal. You can never tell what the future will bring. I focus on the present and not so much on the future."

Question by Petros Karayannis

Your son has said he wants to become like his father. Do you believe this is the best thing a child can say to his parent?

"It's the best thing in the world when you hear something like this from your child. It's a great feeling that makes me happy. It completes me."

Question by Vassiliki Tzevelekou

Would you like to see your son playing for Atromitos?

"Why not? Although he still has a lot of time ahead of him since he is still very young. Atromitos is a good team, a really great team."

Question by Vlassis Karras

Do you get anxious over the fact that the demands in the club rise with each passing year?

"All footballers get anxious, the question is whether you use this anxiety in a creative and positive way and not in a negative way."

Question by Thanassis Hanias

Do you believe that in football it is only the result that counts or should this be combined with attractive playing?

"The best thing is to be able to combine both. We have managed this season in Atromitos, to an extended degree, to achieve both. We are a team playing good football. We also won in the match in the Agrinio despite the fact that this was not our best display."

Question by Thomas Assimakopoulos

Which do you believe is the highlight of your career?

"My first great moment was the championship I won in Argentina with Estudiantes de Buenos Aires. I am keeping this moment, although there were many highlights in the clubs I played for. I save the best moments for Atromitos."

Question by Sarantis Karystinos

What are your hobbies?

"I spend my spare time with my children. I watch my son's football and my daughter's tennis training sessions. I am always with them."