Spain
Name:
David Alcaide
Nickname:
The Matador.
Home town:
Malaga, Spain.
Date and place of birth:
December 14, 1978 - Malaga, Spain.
Family:
Single.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Spanish 8-Ball Champion, runner-up at the Spanish 9-Ball Championships.
Career achievements:
Reached the last 16 in the World Pool Championship twice, runner-up in the 2007 World Pool Masters and a member of the European Mosconi Cup team in 2006.
Biggest disappointment:
Not winning the Mosconi Cup.
Favourite player:
Ralf Souquet.
Sponsors:
Gorina, Buffalo, HGM SA.
Cues used:
Buffalo.
Hobbies:
Football.
Home pool room:
Club Billar Fuengirola
Like about pool:
The competition.
Dislike about pool:
Early morning competition / the politics.
Describe yourself:
Friendly, approachable, someone who thrives under pressure.
Name:
Carlos Cabello.
Nickname:
Boom Boom.
Home town:
Malaga, Spain.
Date and place of birth:
March 2, 1982 ? Malaga, Spain.
Family:
Single.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
None.
Career achievements:
Spanish Champion, winner at the 2006 World Games in Seville.
Biggest disappointment:
Losing two finals on the same day in 2007.
Favourite player:
Dennis Orcollo.
Sponsors:
Masterpool, Predator.
Cues used:
Predator.
Hobbies:
Watching Grand Prix racing.
Home pool room:
Club 6 Malaga.
Like about pool:
The competition.
Dislike about pool:
The politics.
Occupation other than pool:
None.
Describe yourself:
Open, friendly, sympathetic and a good competitor.
World Cup of Pool record
2006
- (David Alcaide and Rafael Guzman)
L16 - Lost 5-9 to Germany (Oliver Ortmann and Thomas Engert)
R1 - Won 9-8 against England A (Raj Hundal and Ronnie O'Sullivan)
2007 (David Alcaide and Antonio Fazanes)
R1
2-8 v Japan (Naoyuki Oi and Satoshi Kawabata).
2008 Campaign
R1 (Thursday, October 9 - afternoon session) v Croatia (Philipp Stojanovic and Ivica Putnik).
