Ceri Evans

Ceri Evans is a former New Zealand football player who represented his country as a central defender in the 1980s and 1990s.

He graduated with distinction in medicine from the University of Otago and attended Oxford University as a Rhodes scholar, earning first-class honours in Experimental Psychology.

Evans is the son of Gwyn Evans, a professional footballer and senior official in the New Zealand Football Association.

His background in sports, medicine, and psychology informs his approach to performance under pressure.

Evans has worked as a mental strength coach for high-profile teams, including the All Blacks rugby team during two World Cup victories.