In this Q & A, Ottawa Fury FC midfielder Nicki Paterson discusses which player he models his game after and an activity he does that not many people know about

Ottawa Fury FC midfielder Nicki Paterson found the back of the net this past weekend in a 1-1 draw with the Atlanta Silverbacks. His free kick beat Silverbacks goalkeeper C.J. Cochran for his first goal of the season.

Get to know the Ottawa midfielder better:

NASL: What do you consider your hometown?

Paterson: Although born in Lanark, I'd consider my hometown as Motherwell, Scotland.

NASL: Is there a player you model your game after? If so, which player?

Paterson: I model my game after Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

NASL: Have you ever played in any major club or international tournaments?

Paterson: I played in the Foyle Cup and Milk Cup, which both take place in the United Kingdom.

NASL: Have you ever done any coaching? If so, where?

Paterson: I've coached at the academy level for almost every team I've played for. I also am a part-owner of Pro Futsal Training in Ottawa.

NASL: What is one interesting thing about you that not many people would know?

Paterson: I'm the best hairdresser in the North American Soccer League (NASL).