Ryan van der Sluijs '24 Recruiting Profile

I appreciate you taking the time to view my profile.

I'm a versatile defensive and attacking midfielder who is also able to play on the wing as my secondary position. I have a wide range of passes and am quick and comfortable on the ball. I'm very coachable, respectful, and always ready to learn more and improve in any way that I can.

Football Background 

From ages 8 to 13, I was part of the youth academies at Phuket Andaman FC (U10, U13) and later Chiang Mai FC (U13, U16), both of which compete in the Thai Professional League. From a young age I competed against other top Thai youth academies in national leagues and tournaments like the Thailand Youth League and Chang FA Junior Cup.

At 13, I had a successful trial and joined the Cruzeiro EC Brazilian Academy. This opportunity also granted me a football scholarship to attend the British International School of Phuket. For nearly 6 years, I diligently followed the training schedule of Cruzeiro EC academy players while actively participating in high-level tournaments across Thailand, Asia, and Europe.I spent a year with the U14s and another with the U16s before finally joining the U19 varsity team at 15.

In the summer of 2022, I had the opportunity of moving here to the United States to play for High Mowing Academy and Black Rock FC Residential Academy here in New Hampshire. Moving across the world on such a short notice was without a doubt very challenging for me in many ways; however, I knew that with the exposure and support system this program has to offer, I was going to better my opportunity of playing for an excellent collegiate institution. In June, I completed my first season here, and despite facing a tough knee injury early on into the fall season, I still had a solid year overall. In total, I started in 19 games, putting up 15 assists and 2 goals.

Senior Season 2023–2024:

Fall: Competed in the Prep Premier League (PPL)

Spring: I'm currently attending many different ID showcases and tournaments until May. If you would like additional information from me about my spring schedule, please contact me anytime. Coach.

Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

Ryan van der Sluijs.