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| 2013 Pro Soccer Combine – Men's Player Profile |
| Matthew Ribbens |
| Player Profile |
| Positions Played | Midfielder |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 155 lbs. |
| Nationality/Passport | USA Passport |
| Birthdate / Birthplace | October 23, 1990 / USA |
| School/Last Season of Eligibility | University of Rhode Island / 2012 |
| Last Professional Team | N/A |
| Combine Coach | Dewan Bader, Carolina RailHawks (NASL) |
| Scouting Report |
| Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest) |
| Category | Score | Comments |
| Dribbling | 3 |
| Passing | 3.5 | Seemed to have difficulty with longer passes but very good with short passes |
| 1st Touch | 4 | Very clean |
| Crossing | 3 |
| Finishing | 2 | Needed to do better with opportunities |
| Heading | N/A |
| Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest) |
| Category | Score | Comments |
| Decision Making | 3 | Improve to recognize the smartest pass based on your ability. |
| Communication | 3 |
| Executes Under Pressure | 3 | Stay composed on scoring opportunities and concentrate on striking ball on frame |
| Movement Off Ball | 4 | Excellent |
| Small-Sided Game | 3 |
| Full-Field Game | 4 |
| Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest) |
| Category | Score | Comments |
| Strength | 3 | Good engine and willingness to work |
| Speed | 3 |
| Quickness | 3 |
| Endurance | 5 |
| Agility | 3 |
| Combine Coach's Overall Comments |
| Thought he was a very consistent performer but that he had the ability to do still more to impact the game. Great fitness level. I think he deserves a shot at the next level. |
| Collegiate Soccer Career |
| Head Coach: John O'Connor 2012: 18 games played and started... 5 goals 3 assists 13 points 42 shots... 16 on goal... Scored the game-winning goal in URI's overtime victory against New Hampshire... Picked up an assist at No. 34 Boston College... Registered his second goal of the year against Saint Joseph's... Assisted on the game-winning goal against Duquesne... Scored three goals and added an assist in URI's Senior Day victory over St. Bonaventure... Was named Atlantc 10 Player of the Week on Oct. 29... Also was named New England Soccer News' Player of the Week and landed a spot on College Soccer News' National Team of the Week. 2011: Appeared and started in 17 of Rhode Island's 18 games... Finished second on the team with nine points on three goals and three assists... Assisted on both goals in URI's 2-1 win at St. Bonaventure... Recorded two goals and an assist in the win over Richmond... Netted Rhody's lone goal against George Washington 2010: Was one of just five Rams to earn the start in all 18 games... Finished the season with three points (1g/1a)... Assisted on the game-winning goal in URI's 3-2 win over Bryant in the consolation match of the Ocean State Soccer Classic... Scored his first career goal - the game-winner - against Fordham 2009: Appeared in 10 games for the Rams... Made his collegiate debut at Binghamton on Oct. 3... Recorded an assist in URI's 2-0 win at Richmond. |
| Professional / Semi-Pro / Club Soccer Career |
| Chicago Magic U8-U18 (coached by Mike Matkovich)... Member of Magic Academy Team U17-U18... Was an Illinois Olympic Development Program team member. |
| Injury and Medical Information |
| Collar bone fracture, 2007, pin inserted... cyst in arm led to fracture of humerus bone August 2009... fully healed |
| Contact Information |
| Email: soccer@infosportinc.com |
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