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2007 Pro Soccer Combine: Men's Player Profile -- Eric Cervantes

  

Name:

Eric Cervantes

Positions Played:

Forward, Outside Midfielder

Height:

5' 9" (175.3 cm)

Weight:

148 pounds (67.13 kg)

Nationality/Passport:

USA Passport

Birthdate: June 18, 1985
School/Last Season of Eligibility:

U of Illinois-Chicago/2006

Last Professional Team: N/A
Combine Coach: Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers, USL

 

Scouting Report from InfoSport 2007 Pro Soccer Combine
Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category

Score

Comments
Dribbling 2-3

Needs improvement 

Passing

4

Excellent short and long range 
1st Touch

3

Very good 

Crossing

4

 

Finishing 3  

Heading

3

 
Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category

Score

Comments
Decision Making

2

 
Communication

2

Needs improvement 

Executes Under Pressure

1

 
Movement Off Ball

2

Needs to make more runs in advance of the ball 
Small-Sided Game

3

 
Full-Field Game

3

 

Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Strength

3

 

Speed

3

Explosive acceleration 

Quickness

4

 
Endurance

3

 

Agility

3

Good balance and footwork 

Coach's Overall Comments:
Technically, a very proficient player. Certainly has foundation to play the pro game. Can play either wide or centrally in midfield. Continued to improve over course of the combine. Needs to join attack more often and recognize when to play simple and not force the game.

Collegiate Soccer Career:
Head Coach: John Trask (312) 996-6999

2004 All-Horizon League first team... 2003 Horizon League all-newcomer team... Played in 21 games as a senior, recording 7 goals and 1 assist with three game-winners.

Professional / Semi-Pro Soccer Career:
N/A

Miscellaneous and Club Soccer Notes:
Sockers FC Chicago

Personal Data:
Born June 18, 1985 in Illinois... USA passport... No injuries or medical conditions reported.

Contact Information:
Permanent Address: 1289 Hassell Court, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

Current Phone: 847-884-6405

Email: ecerva1@uic.edu or jose.cervantes@acxiom.com

 

Last Modified: Thursday, February 01, 2007 12:13 AM

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