Danek Cirafesi '25 Recruiting Profile
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2025 Goalkeeper who has played premier academy and national showcase level soccer for over 6 years. Seeking to join an elite athletic team at a high academic college. Former four sport athlete (football, basketball, baseball) now focusing on just soccer.
I have the full GK skill set including collections, blocks, distribution, set/corner defense and play from the back. However, I continue to train hard to improve in all areas. I have been honored to recieve several MVP awards on club and school teams. Coaches have describe me as rock solid in goal and an extra coach on the field.
4.8 GPA and 1300 SAT. Taking all available highschool AP and Honors classes. Duel enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College. Will graduate highschool with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts as part of the Somerville highschool Academy of Liberal Arts (SALA) program.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2024 FC Copa Academy B06 Black Flemington (Mid Atlantic Premier l)
- 2023 FC Copa Academy NL P.R.O. (Mid Atlantic Premier Club vs. Club)
- 2022 FC Copa Academy Pre-USL (Mid Atlantic Premier l)
- 2021 NJ Elite '06 (Central Atlantic Premier III)
- Undefeated League Champion, State Cup Finalist, 7 Clean Sheets, .07 goal per game avg.
- 2020 NJ Elite '06 (Central Atlantic Premier V)
- State Finalist
- 2019 NJ Elite '06 (Championship I)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Sebastian Hernandez (NJ Elite)
- Club Coach
- Matthew Uy (NJIT & COPA)
- Club Coach
- Aidan Gaule
- Private Coach
- Juliano Mendes (OneGK Training)
Events
- Camp/Event
- USYS NL PRO Regional Showcase
- 4/27/24 to 4/28/24
- U18/19 Gold Flight
- Camp/Event
- Jefferson Cup Showcase 2024
- 3/22/24 to 3/24/24
- Camp/Event
- PA Classics Winter College Showcase
- 12/02/23 to 12/03/23
- U18 Elite Champions, 3-0, 2 Clean Sheets, >35 saves
- Camp/Event
- EDP Cup Fall Classic Showcase
- 11/24/23 to 11/26/23
- U19 Copper Champions, 3-0
- Camp/Event
- Future 500 College ID Camp
- 7/01/23 to 7/02/23
- Camp/Event
- 2023 Potomac Memorial Tournament (17U)
- 5/26/23 to 5/29/23
- National Flight Champions, 4-0, Only 3 goals let up in 4 games, 2 Clean Sheets
- Camp/Event
- NJYS State Cup National Championship Series (17U)
- 4/10/23 to 5/20/23
- Camp/Event
- Mid Atlantic Premier ll Conference (17B)
- 4/01/23 to 6/13/23
- Camp/Event
- East Coast ID Winter Clinic
- 2/23/23 to 2/23/23
- Camp/Event
- EDP Cup Fall Showcase
- 11/26/22 to 11/27/22
- Camp/Event
- Penn Fusion Boys Winter Showcase
- 2/26/22 to 2/27/22
- Camp/Event
- PA Classics Winter College Showcase
- 12/04/21 to 12/05/21
- Camp/Event
- FC Delco Fall Showcase
- 11/27/21 to 11/28/21
- Camp/Event
- USYS NJ State Cup
- 4/01/21 to 6/12/21
- Finalist, Top Goal Differential, 3 clean sheets
- Camp/Event
- EDP Central Atlantic Premier League
- 4/01/21 to 6/12/21
- Champion, Undefeated, 7 clean sheets, Voted MVP
Training
- OneGK Training
- 1 year
Additional Sports
- Football
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Basketball
- 5 years
- Freshman Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsDual enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College. Will graduate highschool with Associates Degree (60 college credits) as part of Somerville Academy of Liberal Arts (SALA) program. High Honor Roll at highschool and Dean's List at Raritan Valley Community College.
- ActivitiesModel United Nations, Ocean Surf & Rescue, Sport & Event Photography
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