Matildas profiles: Elise Kellond-Knight

Former Matildas star Sarah Walsh caught up with Elise Kellond-Knight ahead of next month's two matches against Brazil in Brisbane.

Former Matildas star Sarah Walsh caught up with Elise Kellond-Knight ahead of next month's two matches against Brazil in Brisbane.

Name: Elise Kellond-Knight Position: Midfielder Matildas jersey number: 8 National team debut/caps: 2007/37

What is your greatest achievement on the field: 2011 World Cup All Stars Team Selection. And your greatest achievement off the field:Top student in Human and Chemical Pharmacology at Griffith University.

What is your major football goal: To play in a World Cup final.

What is your major goal outside of football: Yet to be determined. I hear you are meant to change career at least 3 times in your life. At the moment it is to explore all my options.

What keeps you busy outside of football? Study - Masters of Pharmacy, surfing, windsurfing and work.

Favourite team to play against? Any of the top 5 countries. I like being the underdog.

Who is your hero? Harry Kewell. I still remember watching his skill videos when I was a kid.

Which Matildas teammate are you closest to? Tameka Butt. I-d say we know each other pretty well after countless years on the road together.

One thing you love about being a Matilda? The travelling. Not everyone gets to see most corners of the world while doing something they love.

Which football team do you support? Brisbane Roar - I like watching the men-s passing and high press game.

If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be? Bradley Cooper to look at, David Beckham to talk tekkers and Alessandro Del Piero for a little bit of Italy (in an Italian suit please).

Favourite holiday destination? Everywhere in Italy. I could live there. Food, culture, beautiful people and beautiful sites.

Most treasured possession? Noise cancelling headphones.

Favourite food/meal? Anything breakfast! Muesli, fruit, poached eggs, avocado, vine ripened tomatoes, coffee.

Who would play you in a movie? Sandra Bullock

Most embarrassing moment? My hairstyle at age 12

The Matildas will face Brazil in two internationals in Brisbane next month as part of their Asian Cup defence preparation. The match on Sunday 6 April will be broadcast live and exclusive on ABC TV and tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Westfield Matildas - International Friendly Match Schedule - April 2014 Westfield Matildas v Brazil Queensland Sports & Athletic Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane Sunday, 6 April 2014 Kick-Off 3:00pm AEST Gates Open 2:00pm AEST

Ticket Prices Adult - $20 Child/Concession - $10 Family - $40

Ticket Prices are inclusive of GST & Booking Fee. Transaction and credit card fees may apply.

Concession (Pensioner, Student, Child) Pensioner - Aged,TPI (valid ID cards) including seniors cards Student - Full time tertiary and secondary school students (valid ID required) Child - 4-16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under are free unless they are occupying a seat) National Companion Card Accepted Family Definition: 2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children

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Westfield Matildas v Brazil Queensland Sports & Athletic Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane Wednesday 9 April 2014 Kick-Off 4:30pm AEST Gates Open 3:30pm AEST

Please note that access to this match is by invitation only. No public ticket sales.