Body Talk with Azkal Mark Hartmann

Azkal Mark Andrew Calibjo Hartmann is half-half — half-Filipino and half-English, just like fellow football players James and Phil Younghusband. He’s the youngest among three brothers who have also played with the Philippine team, Darren for the under-21 during the 2005 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy and Matthew (an international footballer) for the under-23.

Research showed that as a youngstar Hartmann, who turned 23 on Jan. 20 (born in Southampton, England), did stints with Portsmouth and then at Swindon Town where he was eventually released at the end of the 2009-2010 season. He then joined Wessex Football League side Blackfield & Langley. Then, he moved to the Philippines where he joined Manila Nomads before moving to the Loyola Meralco Sparks in for 2010-2011 United Football League.

Later in 2011, he joined the national team training pool and was named in the final 20-man squad for the 2011 Long Teng Cup and the provisional Philippines under-23 squad for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games. In the Long Teng Cup, he made his full international debut in the 3-3 draw against Hong Kong. He made his first appearance for the under-23 national team in the 3-1 loss against Vietnam in the opening match of the 2011 SEA Games, and scored first and second International Goal during the 2014 Philippine Peace Cup over Chinese Taipei. 

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“The best socks on two feet,” said Hartmann.

How do you maintain your body?

“I go to the gym when I can when I’m not training.” 

What kind of workout do you do (aside from football practice)?

“MWF Full body workout for an hour.”

Any part of your body that needs improvement?

“Abs always need improving.”

Favorite part of your body?

“My legs, so they say.” 

First thing that you notice in a girl?

“Looks are important. But, of course, personality.”

Lights on or lights off?

“Lights on.”

What kind of diet do you follow?   

“Healthy diet but I can’t resist desserts.”

What’s usually for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

“Cereals for breakfast then a big lunch and dinner.”

How much water do you take per day?

“As much as I can, I have to keep myself hydrated.”

How much sleep do you get per night?

“Eight hours are always enough.”

How many pillows do you sleep with?

“Four pillows.” 

Do you snore or sleepwalk?

 “Nope.”

Favorite sleepwear?

“Just socks.”

Last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“Brush my teeth.”

First thing that you do as soon as you wake up?

“Go to the toilet.” 

How’s your nightlife?

“Quiet night life. Spend most of my nights at home.” 

How’s your love life (any girlfriend)?

“Love life is amazing. Yes, I have the best girlfriend.” 

How do you deal with aggressive girls?

“Avoid them.”

How do you relax, cope with stress (massage, music or movies)?

“Massage, DVD night and TV series, and a glass of wine.”

Favorite hideaway (when you want to get away from it all)?

“My house. No one can disturb me. Peace and quiet.”

Three women that you find sexy?

“Nathalie Hayashi. Nathalie Hayashi. Nathalie Hayashi.” 

Using only body language, how would you make a girl know that you admire her?

“Give her the Mark Hartmann wink.”

What can you say about Elements by Goldtoe?

“It’s the best socks on two feet.”

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