WHAT COACHES SAY: “He's an athletic guy, but I don't rate him too highly. He's lightweight and erratic. He jumps high, and he's very athletic and determined, but maybe his weaknesses are he sees the game in a 1v1, like it's just man for man, so he doesn't read the game well. You can pull him out of position. Then on the ball, we were happy to have him on the ball, because he doesn't make the best decisions. ... Good possession player. Maybe could be a midfield player. Slight build. Not sturdy centerback. Can push him off. Not physical enough to be combative. Good in possession but not a good defender because he doesn't have makeup ... With time and space can pick out a good pass. Fairly athletic for a centerback ... Needs to be alongside someone that reads the game well ... USL type guy ... Kid knows the game and has good feet. Was able to get forward for them and score a couple of goals for them this year. But his weight and size are a concern … Very good in the air … Got great feet. Fantastic range in passing. 1-v-1 passing is good. Reads the game well. Not undersized and certainly not weak. Strong boy. He started and played every single minute of every single game. Played left centerback this year out of necessity ... Carolina Dynamo PDL ... played for them last 2 years ... played at right back for them ... maybe could be a position for him in MLS.”
COLLEGE (UNC-Greensboro): Started all 19 games (3goals and 1 assist) ... 2012: Started all 17 games ... 2011: Started all 22 games ...2010: Started all 22 games.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Vuosaaren Lukio (Finland) for three seasons
PERSONAL: Majoring in international business.