Sebastian Valdes '25 Recruiting Profile

Overview:

I am a Chilean-born student-athlete with a burning passion for soccer. I play for BW Gottschee at the MLS Next level and attend Bronx Science for school. My commitment to soccer is unquantifiable; I am always training and looking to improve myself and others around me. Whether it is watching game film to observe areas of improvement or waking up earlier to go the extra mile, I believe I have both the talent and dedication to make it to the next level in soccer – becoming a college athlete at a top academic school. My ability is shown both on and off the field. I excel in school and have maintained a 4.0 GPA through my freshman and sophomore years. I consistently participate in class and when I am not in school, I am on the train to practice ready for my next challenge. 

My game:

I am an extremely creative player that can play anywhere along the attack. On the wings, I am a threat to defenders 1v1 and can execute crosses on both feet, as well as cutting in on my left and curling shots back both. In the midfield, I can distribute forward passes from the 8, but where I find most success is at the 10. My movement off the ball is especially difficult to defend, and when a pass finds me between the lines, I am quick to turn and run at the defense to create large threats. Lastly, I can play as a 9 that drops off to receive the ball to either lay the ball off or turn. I also have the ability to curve my run and split the defense with movement off the ball.