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| 2013 Pro Soccer Combine – Men's Player Profile |
| Sam Craven |
| Player Profile |
| Positions Played | Left-Sided Central Defender |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 182 lbs. |
| Nationality/Passport | UK Passport |
| Birthdate / Birthplace | September 27, 1988 / England |
| School/Last Season of Eligibility | Lynn University & U of Buffalo/ 2011 |
| Last Professional Team | Mansfield Town FC |
| Combine Coach | Jesse Myers, Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) |
| Scouting Report |
| Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest) |
| Category | Score | Comments |
| Dribbling | 3 | Good technical foundation |
| Passing | 3.5 | Long range is excellent |
| 1st Touch | 3 | Clean |
| Crossing | 3 |
| Finishing | N/A |
| Heading | 4 | Strong and physical defensive header |
| Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest) |
| Category | Score | Comments |
| Decision Making | 3 | Fairly consistent, can play quicker at times |
| Communication | 4 |
| Executes Under Pressure | 3 |
| Movement Off Ball | 3 |
| Small-Sided Game | 3.5 |
| Full-Field Game | 3.5 |
| Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest) |
| Category | Score | Comments |
| Strength | 4 | Good |
| Speed | 2 |
| Quickness | 2 |
| Endurance | 3 |
| Agility | 3 | Good overall physical skils set. For a big player, he moves well. Strong player 1v1 and in the challenge. |
| Combine Coach's Overall Comments |
| Sam is a guy that can play professionally. He is an adequate left back, one that is a bit better down the left side than a player that will continue to overlap. He will probably end up as a left center back. His ability to play long diagonal is exceptional. |
| Collegiate Soccer Career |
| Head Coach: Shaun Pendleton Notes: He played three seasons at Lynn, scoring three goals with seven assists in 47 games, was a two-time all-conference selection, and helped the Fighting Knights to two conference titles. He transferred to the University at Buffalo prior to his senior year in 2010 |
| Professional / Semi-Pro / Club Soccer Career |
| USL Pro, FC New York (2011). Mansfield Town FC |
| Injury and Medical Information |
| No injuries or medical conditions reported |
| Contact Information |
| Email: soccer@infosportinc.com |
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