Michael Edge - Class of 2021 - Defensive Midfielder - NCFC 03 ECNL - Raleigh, NC
PERSONAL DATA:
DOB: July 2003
Height: 6'1", 165 lbs
ACADEMICS:
Graduation Year: 2021
School: Corinth Holders High School
Cumulative GPA: 4.5
SAT: 1440
PLAYER INFO:
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Dominant Foot: Left
CLUB SOCCER:
Team: North Carolina FC (NCFC) ECNL U17
Coach: Rich Flaim - rich.flaim@ncfcyouth.com
SOCCER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2019 US Youth NC State Cup Finalists
2018 US Youth NC State Cup Finalists
US Youth National League Participant (2018-19)
Member - Southern Regional Quarter Finalists (2018)
Member – Region III Participant (‘18-19, ‘17-18, ‘16-17)
SKILLS, TRAINING, AND PLAYING STYLE:
• Strong, fearless, technical defender
• Excellent in pressuring opponents, denying entry passes, and making strong tackles
• Great conditioning, covering sideline to sideline
• Physically strong on the ball and effective at using strength to man-mark opponent
• Great awareness and sense of positioning
• Vocal communicator and takes ownership in coordinating defensive counterparts
• Excellent in possession and composed under pressure
• Ability to drive the ball in behind, and directly into attacking targets
