Bas Elyas

Bas Nimuel Elyas (born June 3, 1981) is a Vicnoran former professional football player who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history of the sport, one of the greatest players to ever come from the El Kadsreian Islands, and the greatest Vicnoran player of all time. Before retiring in 2011, Elyas played for Real Madrid CF, and the Vicnora national team.

He also won many awards during his career, including being named as FIFA World Player of the Year in 2003 and winning the 2005 Ballon d'Or.

Early years
Elyas was born on June 3, 1981 in Tugaganda to Filipino immigrants. When he was seven years old, Elyas developed an interest in football and immediately started training. His father, Jonah, coached him, who was amazed by his son's skills.

FK Tugaganda (under-12)
TBA

International career
TBA

Player profile
TBA

Family, children and relationships
In 2000, Elyas met his future wife, Vicnoran basketball player, Mya Kikuri shortly after the under-20 Vicnoran football team secured qualification to the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina. Two years later, Elyas and Kikuri married and had two children, Amihan (born February 15, 2009) and Ligaya (born April 30, 2010).

Charity work
Elyas has played in various charity football matches throughout his career, for example, in October 2009, when he played in a charity football match, which was held in Sumatra, Indonesia, after the 2009 Sumatra earthquakes, and ended up winning it 3-0 with his team. After the match, Rp1,000 ($6,965) was raised.

Elyas has also starred in campaigns for charities such as UNICEF and Save the Children. In 2015, he was appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Endorsements
Elyas has appeared in advertising campaigns for different brands during his career. In 2003, he was featured in an advertisement for the toothpaste brand, Colgate that aired in his native Vicnora. He also appeared in campaigns for brands such as Adidas, Gillette, Nissan, Nivea, Pikadike and the Vicnoran National Lottery. In 2010, he and his family, apart from his children, appeared in the 'My Dream Team' campaign for Adidas in the lead-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with French player Nico Moreau and his family.