James Egeta
{{Short description|Solomon Islands footballer (born 1990)}}
James Egeta (born 10 August 1990) is a Solomon Islands footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Early life
Egeta started playing futsal as a child. He was introduced to the sport at school.{{Cite web|url=https://footballqueensland.com.au/2018/10/11/reigning-seqfpl-golden-boot-winner-out-to-reinvent-himself/|title=Reigning SEQFPL Golden Boot winner out to reinvent himself|publisher=footballqueensland.com.au}}
Career
Egeta has been described as a "role model to many young players in the Solomon Islands and the region".{{Cite web|url=https://www.oceaniafootball.com/kurukuru-duo-banks-mixture-of-experience-and-hard-work/|title=Kurukuru duo banks on mixture of experience and hard work|publisher=oceaniafootball.com}} He has been regarded as one of the Solomon Islands national futsal team's most important players and has played in three FIFA Futsal World Cups.{{Cite web|url=https://oceaniafootballcenter.org/2019/11/08/james-egeta-putting-a-smile-in-solomon-islanders-face/|title=James Egeta: putting a smile in Solomon Islanders face|publisher=oceaniafootballcenter.org}} He returned to the Solomon Islands national futsal team in 2023 after a few years away.{{Cite web|url=https://www.solomonstarnews.com/egeta-happy-to-be-back/|title=Egeta happy to be back|publisher=solomonstarnews.com}}
Personal life
Egeta was born in 1990 in the Solomon Islands. He has regarded Brazil international Falcão as his futsal idol.{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/en/news/solomon-s-crazy-unique-journey-2833475|title=Solomons' crazy, unique journey}}