2009 Canadian Freestyle Soccer Champion: Jamie Bruno aka "MAGNET"

left to right (Jose Avalos 2nd, Jaime Bruno, A.K.A "MAGNET" 1st, Alex Tremblay 3rd)
 

16 of Canada's best Freestylers were hard at work perfecting their swift moves proving why they earned their spot in the Canada's Red Bull Street Style National Final.

CBC's atrium was transformed and became the baller's battlefield as a field of 16 was ultimately narrowed down to 1. But it was Jaime "Magnet" Bruno who wowed the crowd, impressed the judges and defeated last year's champion, Jose Avalos. The Scarborough native, Magnet, elevated the energy and grabbed the crown by displaying innovative style and astonishing creativity in his body use.

“It’s the best day of my life. I didn’t spend one day without my ball. My goal for this year was to make at least the top 16,” said 20 year old Canadian Red Bull Street Style Champion Magnet. “It’s such a good feeling.”

2008 Canadian Champion Jose “Avalos” from Toronto came in a close second place, with his extraordinary display of fancy footwork and ball control that impressed the panel of celebrity judges, which included soccer commentator for the CBC and former professional soccer player – Jason De Vos, Toronto FC star midfielder – Dwayne De Rosario, and legendary B-Boy Benzo. The event was hosted by pioneer of Freestyle Soccer Eli Freeze.

Alexandre “Alex” Tremblay from St-Nicolas, QC finished in third place. “It’s a big surprise. The guys have a different style than me so I didn’t know what to expect,” said Alex.

Jaime A.K.A "MAGNET" will represent Canada in Cape Town South Africa
April 15, 16 2010 at the World RBSS Freestyle Soccer Competition.