Manuel Salaj 5’11” 175 MLS NEXT Soccer 10th and 11th grade Goalkeeper, 1st Team All County, #1 goalkeeper with the most saves in the district East Ridge HS Clermont, Florida, Cumulative GPA (Unweighted): 3.3774 GPA: 3.6225. Manuel Salaj has played in one of the top youth soccer leagues, MLS NEXT, for two consecutive years. and has developed the ability to play comfortably with both feet, which is a crucial aspect of modern goalkeeping. One of Manuel Salaj's strongest attributes is that he can throw the ball between the gaps to form a counter attack. He is confident in his communication skills and is not afraid to speak up on the field. He consistently communicates with his teammates to help maintain strong positioning. Additionally, he is a hardworking individual who is always eager to train, improve, and grow as a player.
On the academic side: Manuel Salaj is a focused and disciplined person, especially when it comes to building strong habits; he is committed to his work. He stays prepared, manages his time effectively, and finds efficient ways to get things done. Manuel takes initiative, works independently; which has helped him grow both academically and personally.
He holds himself accountable and stays consistent in his efforts, which allows him to keep improving. This mindset shows the kind of student-athlete he will be in college—someone who is responsible, motivated, and ready to succeed.
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School Activities And Honors
Varsity Soccer Team: 12th grade
MLS Next Club: 10th,11th year
1st Team All County - (Only played one season of HS)
#1 Goalkeeper- Most saves in all the high schools in the district
High School Statistic
Goaltending Statistics
Games Played 14 G. Min 650 Opp SOG 73
GA 20 Saves 55 S/G 3.9 Save % .753 GAA 2.462
Contact Information
Prospect: Manuel Salaj
Email:salajmanuel759@gmail.com
Phone:(786-646-8745)
Instagram: @manuelsalaj
HS Head Coach – John Quirk
Email: QuirkJ@lake.k12.fl.us
Cell: (352) 272-5517
Director Club Goalkeepers
Coach Rick (352) 226-4324
