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2005 Pro Soccer Combine: Men's Player Profile -- Matthew Clement

 

Name:

Matthew Clement

Positions Played:

Center Midfield, Outside Midfield, Back

Height:

5' 11"

Weight: 165 pounds
Nationality/Passport:

US citizen

Birthdate: July 13, 1982
School/Last Season of Eligibility:

Gardner-Webb University/2004

Last Professional Team: N/A
Combine Coach: Mike Jeffries - former head coach - Dallas Burn (MLS)

 

Scouting Report from InfoSport 2005 Pro Soccer Combine
Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Dribbling 4 Can shield well, some clever moves to relieve pressure. Can be more effective running at players.
Passing

3

Accurate short. Can hit long ball, can use left foot more
1st Touch

4

Generally clean. Occasionally, the ball got stuck under his foot but tried to set himself for next play.

Crossing

3

Not a lot of crosses (mostly played central midfield)

Finishing

3

Did not get a lot of chances. Hits balls cleanly
Heading

3

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

3

A little slow at times. Caught in possession. Sees short passes well.  Must try to see more of the field.
Communication

3

Not very verbal, but great intensity. Positive leadership.

Executes Under Pressure

3

Forced passes at times
Movement Off Ball

4

Wants ball. Tries to free himself, willing to make long or overlapping runs
Small-Sided Game

4

Very effective. Won several balls and started attacks
Full-Field Game

3

Worked hard. Can be around the ball more defensively. Kept plays going with his passing. Potential to have more impact on game.

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

3

 

Speed

3

 

Quickness

3

 
Endurance

4

 

Agility

4

 

Coach's Overall Comments:
Good technical player. Tries to play simple. Does not always look for killer passes or through balls. Puts himself in good spots to receive the ball. Can improve defensively, reading plays and winning tackles. Work rate is very good. He was consistent throughout the combine. Attitude is excellent. Wants to help team.

Collegiate Soccer Career:
Head Coach: Tony Setzer (704) 406-3856

Sports Information Director: Marc Rabb

 

Team captain.

Professional Soccer Career:
None

Miscellaneous Soccer Notes:
Trained with Cape Cod Crusaders (PDL) in 2002... Three years ODP (Massachusetts)... South Coast Crusaders, 6 years... LASA League, 1 year.

Personal Data:
Born July 13, 1982 in Cape Cod, MA... US citizen... 1998 broken wrist and surgery.

Contact Information:
1489 Old Post Road, Marstons Mills, MA 02648

Current Phone: 508-737-7335

Permanent Phone: 508-428-0912

Email: bloodydnot1@yahoo.com

 2005 InfoSport, Inc.