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Youth league:

MLS NEXT

Jayson Bentum

high school:

The Pennington School

graduation:

2025

(1) Has been a key center back for Real JFC MLS Next U-17 Team from February 2023 to date.
(2) Also played for FC Delco USSDA / MLS Next 2007 boys team for 4 years.
(3) A 6’1″ tall, fast, strong, tough tackling center back, who is an excellent reader of the game. Strong in the air and noted for his aerial dominance and goal saving tackles/clearances. Communicates effectively outback and is excellent with ball control and passing out back.
(4) Currently a high school junior and a key member of The Pennington School central defense who was excellent and very instrumental in helping The Pennington School Varsity Team defeat National No.1 ranked, St Benedict School, in the 2023 New Jersey Prep State Championship Final game, ending St Benedict’s 103 game unbeaten streak spanning 7 years. (Game Video)
(5) “Players that Impressed” SoccerWire Selection for May 2023 MLS Next Flex Tournament In Maryland

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Birth Date:

Jan, 2007

Location:

Deptford, NJ, United States

Player Specifications:

Position:

Defender

Dominant Foot:

Right

USNT Eligibility:

Eligible

NON-US TEAM Eligibility:

Ghana

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