New Jersey’s Rising Stars from 2025 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Jersey player rankings for the class of 2025 got a slight refresh recently as a few players were added to the list following club showcase events and the high school season. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/new-jersey/rankings/boys/boys-2025-rankings/">the current rankings here</a>. The rankings will be updated again in the Spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a handful of players that have impressed recently from New Jersey club teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["103194"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Great burst. Good skill. Likes to go at defenders on the dribble - can over dribble at times. Looks like he has tons of potential at wingback. 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Does an excellent job in the hold up play, uses his body really well to shield and then feel for when he can turn on goal. Keeps close control of the ball when under pressure. Has the ball skill to dribble through players when given space. Looks like an efficient finisher.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fd0e188e8a6"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJUeAvOL_H4","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJUeAvOL_H4 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["58232"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Midfielder/Winger/Forward - Fluid athlete. Really could play any position on the field. He will make lung-busting runs in the midfield. Can take on players on the dribble from the wing. Physical on the ball defender.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fd0e188e908"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHGbUo9njE","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHGbUo9njE </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["69580"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Midfielder - Uniquely skilled player in the final third. One of the more creative and dangerous players in his position in the country. Can break down a defense with his passing or on the dribble.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["103251"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Midfielder - Defensive midfielder. Impressive showing at the MLS Next event in December. Influential player. Dictated where the game was played. He shutdown the opposition playing through the center. Made quick decisions on the ball and found outlets with accurate passes.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["103704"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Mellen was a late addition to the rankings so he's on the watch list for now, but he was outstanding during the MLS Next event in December. With three goals and three assists in three games, Mellen announced his spot as a top forward in this class. 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