Defensive Stalwarts Scouts Must Know in Michigan 2029 Ranking

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Michigan 2029 class were released this week. Check out the rankings here. Learn<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/"> more about the rankings process here. </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talented frehsman class in Michigan includes some elite talent among the defenders and goalkeepers. Check out a scouting report on five to know below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332379"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dafca46961c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Muhammad is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] 2011 ECNL team. She plays left center back for her club team. She is a well-rounded player who has contributed all over the field for her team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Muhammad has started the season well and looked like one of the top center backs in Michigan in this class. She is athletic, smart, and skillful. She is a fierce defender who is competitive and uses her body well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She has also been impactful on set pieces as the finisher for a few chances around the box. With a couple of goals at the start of the campaign, Muhammad's place as one of the most impactful players in the ECNL Midwest is obvious. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321477"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dafca46969a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fontana is a defender for [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] 2011 ECNL team. She can play any spot in the back four. She had a terrific game against Chicago Inter earlier this month. She is listed as a midfielder/defender on her player profile. She is a player who could fit into a variety of roles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a center back, she's aggressive, active, and commanding. She is fearless in the tackle. She is physical against attacking players and uses her body well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As an outside back, she has the athleticism, pace, and endurance to get up and down the touch line. She is a two-way player who has excellent instincts in possession.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fontana has shown the key characteristics to be viewed as a top player in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332353"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dafca469708"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cesa is a defender on the Liverpool IA Michigan 2011 ECNL team. She plays outside back for her club team. She has elite speed and it shows in her recovery pace. Cesa is a two-way player at left back. She can shutdown the opposing winger and hit in a cross.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is a very good 1v1 defender. The technique is there to be a top outside back at the college level. Cesa has shown elite instincts combined with top pace to be a great left back. She's right footed, but she hits a great cross with her left foot. Her play against [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] was a major reason for the result - both in her defending and in her contributions to the attack. It's telling that her team uses her as a target on set pieces even though she is not the tallest player on the field. She has a knack for knowing where to go and anticipates where the second ball will be so she can finish off a chance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cesa has been a bright spot in the ECNL Midwest this season and should be on the radar for all scouts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332260"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dafca469751"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rossi is a defender/midfielder on the Liverpool IA Michigan 2011 ECNL team. She has been playing as the center back for her club team during the start of the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rossi has stood out on game film from every outing. She has previously been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past and it's easy to spot that international potential. She's a smart player who plays with composure.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rossi has a well-rounded game that should give her high-level upside in a variety of positions at the top level of the club game as she gets older. She should continue to be on the radar for scouts of this class in Michigan.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332380"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68dafca469792"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis is a goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='332232' first='Michigan' last='Tigers'] 2011 GA team. She also plays up with the club's 2010 GA team at times. Davis has been impressive for her club at the start of the season. The young shot-stopper is playing with a lot of confidence. She has quick reflexes, secure hands, and always seems to be in the right spot to make the save.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis' recent games have shown that she is a top player in her position. She tracks the flight of the cross well and gets into the spot to make a play on the ball. She cuts out angles and makes the block when called upon. She has all the potential to be a game-deciding talent in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->