In the world of beach soccer, Alessandro Canale is a force to reckon with. The Italian-American forward is set to represent the USA at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai, and he brings an impressive track record to the tournament. With 9 goals in as many matches, Canale is the joint all-time leading goal scorer for the USA at the World Cup. He is also making his fourth appearance at the tournament, tying the U.S. record set by Farberoff.

Canale's journey to becoming a top beach soccer player is a unique one. He started his career as an actor, with a small role on Malcolm in the Middle. But his passion for soccer led him to try beach soccer after his assistant coach suggested it. "I fell in love with the sport immediately," Canale says. "The speed, the skill, the intensity - it's like nothing else I've ever played."