Michael Tonis

Michael Tonis (born 1940, Middleton) is a Brunanter football coach and former player. He is widely considered to be one of the best Brunanter footballers of his age and all time.

Early life
Tonis was born in Middleton to a middle-class family. His parents sent him off in 147 to live with a rich aunt in Chester. There, he joined second division club Chester Sports Club in 1958, helping to promote them to the First division in 1960. Tonis was quickly signed on by Grijzestad Strijders in 1962.

Grijzestad
Tonis would quickly become one of Grijzestad's stars. He helped them win back-to-back league titles in 1963 and 1964, including scoring 4 goals in a 6-1 routing of Chester. He sat out most of the 1965 season due to injuries but returned the following season and was instrumental in their championship win in 1967. He played for Grijzestad until 1972 when he was transferred to FC Drenthe for a fee of Th. 10,000,000. The Strijders had a change in management and its new bosses wanted him back, so he was re-signed for Th. 15,000,000. Tons woud play for the Strijders until 1975.

National team
Tonis was called up to the Brunanter national team in 1962 and played until 1973. Tonis was instrumental in a 5-3 win over Monaco in the Micronations World Cup in 1966. He led Brunant to the Micronations final in 1968 and scored the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Macau. In the penalties, Tonis scored and led Brunant to its first major championship.