Emmanuel Martin

What Scouts Say: Big time GK ... Had to sit out a year in college due to move from France ... Little more seasoned than most college GKs and a little more refined ...Pretty good distribution and good off his line and good shot-stopper ... Pros like him because he's more refined and has pro mentality ... Not outstanding ... You know what you're going to get and he's consistent ... Not going to stand on his head too many times to win games, but he's not going to throw the ball into his own net ... Undersized but has good mobility … A little small but has decent presence in box ... Was their back-up goalkeeper."

College (Penn State): Joined Penn State in August 2011 after coming over from France ... Did not play in the 2011 season ... Played all nine games he started in 2012, conceding 11 goals for a 1.26 goals-against average. Made 17 saves, posting a .607 save percentage and two shutouts.

Club: Played in the youth ranks of storied French club Stade de Reims at the U-16 and U-18 levels, logging over 60 games in the CFA2 (French fifth division).

Links:

Penn State University: Official player page

TopDrawerSoccer.com: Player page

PSU Athletics: Martin's journey from France to Penn State (10/30/2012)