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Daniel Espana ‘23 Recruiting Profile

Escuela Americana El Salvador
San Salvador, INTERNATIONAL
Men's Soccer

Club:: El Salvador National Team
Height:: 6'1"
Weight:: 185
Dominant Foot:: Right
Age:: 19
Prim. Position:: CB
Sec. Position:: Def Mid

El Salvador U20 National Team 2024

Season 2023-2024 Highlights

Season 2022-2023 Highlights

Season 2021-2022 Highlights

Personal Statement

Since childhood, my dream has been to become a professional soccer player. With a deep passion for the game, I’ve worked tirelessly to develop my skills through hard work, discipline, and resilience.

God and family have always been a priority, providing me with the strength and support to pursue my goals.

For the past two years, I’ve competed in top-level youth leagues in Spain, where I’ve gained valuable experience and honed my abilities in a highly competitive environment. While soccer remains my primary focus, I also prioritize my education and have successfully balanced both.

I’m excited to bring my commitment, work ethic, and leadership to a university soccer program that will challenge me both athletically and academically.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity:
1 year
Varsity Starter:
1 year
2021 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #6

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience:
3 seasons
2024 El Salvador National Team (U-20)
2023 Union Adarve (U-19)
2022 Nastic Tarragona (U-19)
Notes: Team Captain

Coach References

Club Coach
Santiago García Oñate
Club Coach
Juan Cortés
Club Director
Diego Henriquez

Events

Camp/Event

Donosti Cup
7/4/17 to 7/9/17
Competed with College Cup Elite Academy in the Donosti Cup U12 in San Sebastian, Spain, advancing to the round of 16. I was the second-highest scorer on my team.
Camp/Event

Ibercup Dallas
3/28/18 to 4/1/18
Competed with College Cup Elite Academy in the Ibercup U14 in Dallas, TX, and advanced beyond the group stage to the next round of the tournament.
Camp/Event

Ibercup Cascais
3/26/19 to 3/30/19
Competed with College Cup Elite Academy in the Ibercup U14 in Cascais, Portugal, finishing 7th out of 32 teams, which included top youth club teams such as Juventus, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Real Betis, İstanbul Başakşehir, Benfica, and Yokohama F. Marinos.
Camp/Event

Juventus Academy Cup Guatemala
12/13/19 to 12/15/19
Achieved 1st place in the Copa Juventus Academy U14 in Guatemala, competing against teams from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Camp/Event

U17 National Team Training Camp
1/14/21 to 1/23/21
Invited to the training camp for the U17 El Salvador National Team; however, all international youth competitions were canceled by FIFA that year due to the pandemic.
Camp/Event

U18 National Team Training Camp
9/28/21 to 9/30/21
Invited to the training camp for the U18 El Salvador National Team.
Camp/Event

St Louis Scott Gallagher International Friendlies
10/5/21 to 10/10/21
Competed with College Cup Elite Academy against teams such as St. Louis Scott Gallagher and St. Louis City SC U16. Due to my standout performances in those matches, I received an invitation to train the following year with the St. Louis City SC U17 team and the first team.
Camp/Event

Invited to train with MLS team St. Louis City SC with their U17, and first team squad.
4/23/22 to 4/29/22
Invited to train with MLS team St. Louis City SC with their U17, and first team squad, following my strong performance during our match against their U16 team in October of the previous year.
Camp/Event

Talent ID Global Sports
2/11/22 to 2/13/22
Competed in a Talent ID tournament in Guatemala, attended by scouts from U.S. high schools, colleges, and Spanish clubs. Our team secured second place, and based on my performance, I was offered a scholarship to play soccer for Nastic Futbol Club in Tarragona, Spain.
Camp/Event

RDT Camp
6/6/22 to 6/10/22
Selected among the Top 10 Players at the 8th Edition of the RDT Camp, Guatemala Participated in the prestigious RDT Camp, which featured training and scouting by coaches from the Spanish club CF Fuenlabrada. At just 16 years old, I was selected as one of the top 10 players in the U23 category.
Camp/Event

Training camp for the U20 El Salvador National Team
2/7/24 to 2/20/24
Participated in the training camp for the U20 El Salvador National Team in preparation for the Concacaf qualifiers in Antigua and Barbuda. Following the camp, I was officially selected for the national team to compete in the tournament.
Camp/Event

Concacaf U20 Qualifiers
2/23/24 to 3/2/24
Competed in the Concacaf U20 Qualifiers in Antigua and Barbuda with the El Salvador U20 National Team. We finished in first place, advancing to the next stage of the tournament. I contributed with one goal and one assist.

Training

Strength and Resistance training
F
5 Years
For the past five years, I’ve been practicing strength and resistance training, as well as weightlifting, to complement and improve my soccer training and performance. This training has enhanced my physical strength, endurance, and explosiveness on the field. By focusing on exercises that target core stability, leg power, and overall body conditioning, I’ve been able to improve my agility, speed, and resilience during matches. These sessions have helped me prevent injuries, recover faster, and perform at a higher level in soccer.

Academics

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High School Information

High School:: Escuela Americana El Salvador
State:: International

Academic Accomplishments

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Awards, Achievements and Activities

Award
- Honor Roll
Activity
- Panelist in a soccer podcast called "Fútbol en 8"
Activity
- volunteer for a nonprofit charity organization to help families in need called "Operation Hope".

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