Maxim Speed '24 Recruiting Profile

📌 I took a gap year to continue playing in Europe. Now seeking a Center Attacking Midfielder or Forward position in a top D1 program for the 2025 roster. 📌

Hi, I'm Maxim! I’m an American Player trained in the German NLZ Academy system with National Team experience. Soccer has been my obsession ever since I was three years old and discovered that kicking a ball was the most exciting thing I could do with my feet. I've been so lucky to have a supportive family and community around me, always encouraging me to chase my dream of becoming a professional player. Growing up in a military family hasn't always been easy - I've moved a lot and had to adapt to new places and challenges, but I've stayed focused on my goals every step of the way. Moving to Germany was a dream come true - finally, a place where soccer is practically a religion! Training in one of the best systems in the world pushed me to grow as a player in every way. Now I'm ready to take everything I've learned to the next level - using my experience, work ethic, and creativity to not only continue my own development in a top D1 program, but also make an immediate impact and help my new team dominate.     

WHAT I BRING TO YOUR PROGRAM:

5+ Years in Germany’s Top Development System:

🔘 Playing for SV Elversberg’s DFB-Certified Youth Academy since 2021; currently in the U19 DFB-Nachwuchsliga, facing teams like Hoffenheim and Stuttgart.

🔘 Formerly with TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern.

National Team Call-Ups: Represented Puerto Rico U17 National Team, named Top Scorer in 2022 CONCACAF U17 World Cup Qualifiers (6 goals in 1 game).

• Experience Against Men’s Teams: Played preseason matches with SV Elversberg U23 Regionalliga team, adapting to semi-pro physicality and speed.
• Team Accomplishments: 4 championships in the last 2 years (SV Elversberg Youth Cups 2023/2024, DoDEA Division 1 titles 2022/2024):

🏆 2024 U19 IKK Saarland Youth Cup Champion

🏆 2024 DoDEA European Boys Soccer Division 1 Champion

🏆 2023 U17 IKK Saarland Youth Cup Champion

🏆 2022 DoDEA European Boys Soccer Division 1 Champion

Individual Recognition: 

🏅 2024 Stars and Stripes Athlete of the Year, Europe

🏅 2024 Tournament MVP

🏅 2024 All Tournament

🏅 2023 All Tournament

🏅 2022 All Tournament

Self-Funded Education: Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon benefits cover up to 100% of tuition.

Social Media: 36K+ followers for NIL opportunities and program visibility.

American Citizenship: Simple recruitment process; no international student limits.

Resilience & Discipline: Military upbringing taught adaptability, focus, and composure under pressure.

Contact: [email protected] or WhatsApp: +49 171 1047130