Eddie Jacobowitz '27 Recruiting Profile
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2023 Spotlight #4Personal Statement
MVP, 2023 Riverdale Country School Varsity Boys Soccer, as a Freshman (9th Grade), selected Nov. 9, 2023. Believe can contribute unique quality, speed (18+ mph), strength, ball distribution, versatility. Proven track record as a defender & scorer on an MLS NEXT and international level. Born, raised in London and have lived in NYC since middle school.
Seeking D1 program needing a fast versatile two-way defender to play anywhere (LB / CB / RB) across back line. Love to attack as a RWB / LWB and track back, cleanly & consistently tackle at speed in the box. Strong crossing & finishing, and have scored on corner kicks. Reliable penalty taker and dead ball specialist (see videos). Also have proven track record as a goal scorer & creator as CM, CAM as a RW / LW.
Believe I can contribute leadership skills—as an anchor of the MLS NEXT FA Euro 2009 Academy back line, as 2023 MVP of the Riverdale Country School Varsity Boys team from CAM, CM and CDM positions and as Captain of the Riverdale Country School Middle School team, Bronx, NY, fall 2022.
Aspiring to play in college and to break through to the next level. Going pro a dream. Realize I need to be a student as much as athlete. Soccer and academic excellence are each my top priorities. Hold self accountable to highest standards in school (A range grades) & on the pitch.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2023 FA Euro Academy 2009 (MLS NEXT)
- 2023 National Center of Excellence (NCE) (Intl. Showcase - Milan, Italy YES! Cup, April 2-10, 2023)
Coach References
- Club Director
- John Curtis
- Club Coach
- Lee Broster
- Club Director
- Joe (Giuseppe) Balsamo
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2009 Trophy
- 8/02/23 to 8/04/23
- Started and played every minute of NCE International Showcase team’s 11 matches as Left Center Back. Anchored back line that achieved 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest and 0-0 draw, win 5-2 on PKs vs. UK national high school team ISFA. Coached by John Curtis, former Manchester United defender, who invited me to play with 2008s for future tournaments and rated me as one of top 3 players of team in post-tournament feedback.
- Camp/Event
- YES! Cup Milano U14 Champions
- 4/07/23 to 4/09/23
- Started all 5 matches, including Semifinal and Final, as Left Center Back for NCE 2009 Boys International Select Showcase team. One of leaders for only undefeated 2009 U14 team that went 5-0 & Champions of YES! Cup, April 7-9, 2023. Scored sudden death spot kick vs. FK Olympik Belgrade (Serbia) in Semifinals win, 9-8 on PKs (1-1). Denied several goal scoring chances in Semifinal, Final assisting our team to win the Cup.
- Camp/Event
- NCE Winter Invitational Tournament
- 12/17/22 to 2/04/23
- Selected to three invitation only Winter Invitational Tournaments based on performances; Champions, Jan. 7, 2023
- Camp/Event
- Disney Junior Showcase Tournament
- 11/25/22 to 11/27/22
- Starting Right Back. Also played Right Wing, one assist. Finished second in bracket.
- Camp/Event
- Alby Cup
- 9/03/22 to 9/04/22
- Starting Right Back for each of four matches for Alby Cup Champions Olympiacos Academy 2009 Red
- Camp/Event
- NCE International Showcase
- 7/22/22 to 12/25/22
- Starting Center Back for NCE International Showcase Champions. Invitation only event for the top players within NCE Soccer, the elite training program for the DAs and top club teams in NY, Mid-Atlantic and New England, run by former Manchester United player John Curtis
- Camp/Event
- NCE Regional Performance Winter Invitational Tournament
- 2/26/22 to 2/26/22
- Starting Right Back for Winter Invitational Tournament Champions
- Camp/Event
- NEFC Thanksgiving Showcase Tournament Sponsored By AAA
- 11/26/21 to 11/28/21
- Right Back for NEFC Tournament Champions Olympiacos Academy 2009 Red over Nov. 26-28, 2021 in the greater Boston area.
Training
- NCE International Showcase Team
- 3 years
- YES! Cup Champions, NCE International Showcase Team, Milan, Italy, April 7-9, 2023; Winter Showcase Champions, Feb. 2022; Summer Showcase Champions, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA, July 2022
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoTop NCSA Athletes at Riverdale Country School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
