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2005 Pro Soccer Combine: Men's Player Profile -- George Edwards

 

Name:

George Edwards

Positions Played:

Attacking Midfielder, Forward

Height:

6' 0"

Weight:

165 pounds

Nationality/Passport:

UK passport

Birthdate:

October 6, 1983

School/Last Season of Eligibility:

Greenwich University

Last Professional Team: N/A
Combine Coach: Peter Mellor - assistant coach - Real Salt Lake (MLS)

 

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

Score

Comments
Dribbling 2

Work on more deception on the dribble

Passing

2-3

At times ok, more consistency of weight of pass

1st Touch

2-3

Relax the surface you choose to use more on the first touch

Crossing

2-3

Not bad but practice hitting the different areas of the penalty area

Finishing

3

Has a good shot but try to hit the target more

Heading

2-3 Perfect both attacking and defending heading
Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category

Score

Comments
Decision Making

2-3

Make earlier decisions of when to pass and when to keep the ball, tends to get caught in possession.

Communication

3-4

Good, tries to lead with communication

Executes Under Pressure 2-3 Try to play simple, just receive and give the ball early
Movement Off Ball

2-3

Needs to improve on longer passing of the ball
Small-Sided Game

3

Good work rate but try to use this type of game to tactically improve your game.

Full-Field Game

3-4

A good competitor but sometimes his speed of play is too slow.

Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category

Score

Comments
Strength

1-2

Needs to be a lot fitter to play at the top level

Speed

2

Strong once he gets going, but has problems with opponents with speed

Quickness

2

Work on quickness off the mark

Endurance

2-3

A good competitor but tired quickly

Agility

2

Needs to work on being more agile

Coach's Overall Comments:
Very passionate about the game and gave tremendous effort within his limitations... Continue to work on all aspects of the game to continue to develop and make the next level... Listened well to game plans... Very coachable.

Collegiate Soccer Career:
N/A

Professional Soccer Career:
Southn End FC... Chemsford City

Miscellaneous Soccer Notes:
None provided

Personal Data:
Born October 6, 1983 in England... UK passport... No injuries or medical conditions reported.

Contact Information:
Email: player_no9@hotmail.com

 2005 InfoSport, Inc.