Gianluca Scurti '24 Recruiting Profile

My parents tell me stories about what I was like as a young child. One of my very first words was the Italian word for ball, palla. I was fascinated with the shape, colours, and properties of my favourite toy. My father, a big hockey fan, told me how he would put a hockey stick in my hands and a puck in front of me, but I would quickly toss the stick aside and start kicking the puck around. I did the same when he tried to teach me basketball. My parents realized my true passion and nurtured my desire to play soccer and enrolled me in an academy as early as 4 years old. I’ve been playing soccer ever since.

As a current high school sophomore, I am grateful to have had the chance to showcase my talent against some of the best soccer players in the top soccer nations in the world. In Italy, I scored the only goal for my team against Inter Milan in the Halima Haider Cup. In Germany, I trained with 2 Bundesliga youth academies - FC Ingolstadt and 1860 Munich FC. In Spain, I was my team captain and Golden Boot winner of the Barca Academy World Cup. In Dubai, I represented Canada in the U13 Intercontinental Cup. In Canada, I was identified as a prospect and had the opportunity to train with the MLS club Toronto FC Academy for one year. Most recently in the USA,  at the age of 14, I was invited to showcase my talent and train with the Barça Academy Pro NY U16 team. 

These experiences taught me how to be independent and responsible. Most importantly, I learned that there are many talented players, just like me, who share the same dream. I realize that I must continually develop to be better, stronger, faster, and smarter than all of them if I want to stand out. I’m driven by the competition, the wins, and most of all the losses. I watch, I learn, I reflect and I stay focused. I know that if I persevere, surround myself with positive people, and remain true to my faith and the strong beliefs that my parents and family instilled in me; I will continue to grow athletically, academically and honourably.

My expectations are high, and I honestly believe that I have what it takes to make the difference. I have a very good work ethic on and off the field, I possess strong leadership qualities, I am respectful, and I always practice good sportsmanship. I’m looking for a program that is a good fit athletically,  academically and honourably.

Thank you.

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