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2005 Pro Soccer Combine: Men's Player Profile -- Franklin Mata

Name:

Franklin Mata

Positions Played:

Defender, Outside Mid, Forward
Height:

5' 9"

Weight: 162 pounds 
Nationality/Passport:

US Passport, expires 2009

Birthdate: July 8, 1982
School/Last Season of Eligibility:

San Jose State University/2004

Last Professional Team: N/A
Combine Coach: Jesse Myers - Richmond Kickers Assistant Coach (A-League)

 

Scouting Report from InfoSport 2005 Pro Soccer Combine
Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Dribbling 3

 

Passing

4

Very good passer both long and short range
1st Touch

4

Very clean

Crossing

3

 

Finishing N/A Not enough opportunity to evaluate
Heading 4

Jumps very well and times his jump better than most

Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Decision Making

3

Most of the time, very good. Tried to do too much at times.
Communication

3

Needs to communicate more

Executes Under Pressure

4

Does not panic. Very comfortable and composed.
Movement Off Ball

4

 
Small-Sided Game

4

 
Full-Field Game

4

Can play a number of different positions well
Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Strength 3 Can get stronger
Speed

3

 

Quickness 4 Reads play well
Endurance 4  
Agility

4

Very agile with and without the ball 
Coach's Overall Comments:
Solid player... Good decisions... He rarely gives away the ball... Very good playing as a wide defender getting forward... His technical foundation is solid... Should continue his search to continue play at the next level... has the tools.

Collegiate Soccer Career:
Head Coach: Gary St. Claire (408) 924-1261

 

As a senior, started 17 of 17 games... 3 goals, 2 assists, 8 points... In 2003, 1 goal, 3 assists, 1 GW goal... 17 starts in 20 games... 2003 first team all-conference... MVP of MPSF Tournament... National team of the week ending 11/16/03...2002: Named to the MPSF All-Tournament team...Made 17 starts in 20 games...He recorded two goals and was first on the squad for shots with 33 and second for shots on goal with 13...Led the team with four assists...2001: Appeared in 20 games with 15 starts...Recorded six goals and four assists...Second on the squad in points and goals scored and was third overall in assists...Had 29 shots with 16 shots on goal.

Professional Soccer Career:
None

Miscellaneous Soccer Notes:
A 2001 graduate of Valley Christian High School in San Jose...A four-year letterwinner in soccer...Was the team’s "Most Valuable Player" all four years...A second-team all-league pick as a freshman, and was named first-team all-league his sophomore, junior and senior seasons... Almaden Black Hawks Surf Cup Champions and Dallas Cup Champions... Cal North ODP State Team 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000... Regional Team 98, 99, 2000... Nationals 1999, 2000.

Personal Data:
Born July 8, 1982 in Santa Clara, California... US passport expires 2009... No injuries or medical conditions reported.

Contact Information:
2525 Orinda Drive, San Jose, CA 95121

Current Phone: 408-270-3256

Mobile Phone: 408-806-9044

Email: fmmata20@yahoo.com

 2005 InfoSport, Inc.