Elijah Oamen '23 Recruiting Profile

I wish to play soccer at the highest level possible while also achieving my Bachelor of Science degree. I am a dedicated hard worker, high achieving student athlete who always gives my best. I typically play winger and forward, and can use both feet comfortably. My experience as a track athlete also makes me a very speedy runner with great endurance. Coaches have said I have great first touch,  deceptively quick, great games sense, soccer IQ and field vision. I always try to play head up scanning for best play options. I am a team player and as an attacking player, I look to score often but also have the ability to make good crosses and purposeful passes. I am passionate about soccer, marine sciences and athletics and want to be a part of a positive program that values and supports student athletes achieving success on the field and in the classroom. 

Recently I was invited to Toronto and participated in the FTF Top 60 Canadian All stars. I then flew to England and had the opportunity to train with Oxford U23 Team in August 2022. I also was in the First Touch Football Canada Combine where I won Player of the Match, top 5 overall combine MVP nomination. I enjoy playing in new and challenging environments learning and developing to be my best and look forward to this next phase of soccer and education.