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Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings

Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings
Houston Dynamo U18 vs. Austin FC U18
Guilherme Torres
Guilherme Torres September 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
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Artur Rojas
Artur Rojas 6'3" | GK | 2026
TX
Justus Musil
Justus Musil 6'2" | GK | 2026
TX
Roman Kerimov
Roman Kerimov 6'1" | GK | 2026
TX
Nicolas Macouzet
Nicolas Macouzet 6'1" | GK | 2026
TX
Nico Aristizabal
Nico Aristizabal GK | 2026
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After some months, the Prep Soccer 2026 Texas Boys State Ranking was updated last week, with new players being added to the prestigious list that features only the best of the best in the Lone Star State and the existing ones having their positions adjusted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ranking will continue to be consistently updated so it accurately reflects the progress achieved by players over time and presents a clear picture of the Texas landscape, always having in mind each prospect's potential to make an impact at teh next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/texas/rankings/boys/2026-rankings/">Texas 2026 Boys State Rankings</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated Texas 2026 Boys State Rankings now feature 115 players from every corner of the Lone Star State, and we're taking the week to present you with some of the most intriguing names that made the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We start with the goalkeepers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["90881"],"_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-68c8cde7cb841"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aristizabal is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the class and appears in tenth place overall on the Rankings. A Puerto Rican Youth international, he plays for [program_tooltip program_id='283612' first='Austin' last='FC']'s U19 team in MLS Next (where he was selected to the league's All-Star Game last season) and is also part of the squad of their II team in the MLS Next PRO. Aristizabal's game is built on its solid technical foundations, as he's a goalkeeper who stands out for making the right choices between the posts and for consistently performing his actions in a very clean way. He is very reliable with his play, very rarely being caught out of place, and also does a very good job of controlling the penalty box in set pieces despite not being extremely tall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DJvKeEWRBuP/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DJvKeEWRBuP/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227212"],"_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-68c8cde7cb8eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kerimov ranks fourth among the goalkeepers in the class and is the 30th overall prospect to appear on the Rankings. He's part of the [program_tooltip program_id='283657' first='Houston' last='Dynamo'] Academy, playing more consistently with their U19 team in MLS Next, but also making it to gameday rosters with the II team at MLS Next Pro. A physical and well-rounded goalkeeper, he made great progress over the last year or so, and raised his stock. Kerimov uses his length extremely well between the posts and does very well in the air too, doing a good job of navigating the penalty box and getting to crosses. The goalkeeper has improved his confidence with the ball as well and uses his feet more efficiently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ProspectsUsmnt/status/1954291949747216773","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ProspectsUsmnt/status/1954291949747216773 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319291"],"_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-68c8cde7cb978"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Musil ranks sixth among the goalkeepers in the age group and is the 64th-best player in the class according to our Rankings. He recently switched clubs, leaving the [program_tooltip program_id='283639' first='Dallas' last='Hornets'] and joining [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] U19 in MLS Next. The move was prompted by an excellent season with the Hornets, in which he stood out as a consistent goalkeeper, who uses his size extremely well to make stops between the posts. Musil is more agile than one would think, showing great quickness to get to the ground, and is very difficult to score against in 1v1 plays because of how well he uses his body to take up space from opposing forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJkBbycu-bV/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJkBbycu-bV/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226621"],"_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-68c8cde7cba27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macouzet appears in seventh place among the goalkeepers and ranks 68th overall in the state in our updated Rankings. He plays high school soccer for Strake Jesuit, where he's one of the captains, and club for [program_tooltip program_id='283451' first='RISE' last='SC'], as part of their U19 team in the ECNL League. He's a very efficient shot-stopper, who's very explosive when going for the ball and who thrives with his positioning between the posts. Macouzet also does well in set pieces, showing great intelligence to navigate the penalty box and get to the ball. He's very accurate with his punts and is a vocal leader who keeps the backline organized and engaged with his constant communication.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkSGUsIHFx0","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=hkSGUsIHFx0 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319319"],"_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-68c8cde7cbaa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rojas has made it to our Rankings watchlist. He plays high school soccer for Heritage in Dallas and is part of Solar SC Academy U19 in the ECNL League. Combining good size and solid technical skills, Rojas has an interesting skillset, which he continues to develop. He transmits a lot of confidence to his team with his ability to make big plays and to consistently handle whatever goes his way between the posts. His game is typically error-free, and one can tell he gives attention to even the smallest details in his actions between the posts, avoiding his team from getting in difficult spots because of his decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjsZrck0JWA","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=XjsZrck0JWA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

After some months, the Prep Soccer 2026 Texas Boys State Ranking was updated last week, with new players being added to the prestigious list that features only the best of the best in the Lone Star State and the existing ones having their positions adjusted.

Nico Aristizabal

Nico Aristizabal

TX
GK
POS GK
CLASS 2026
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Nico
Aristizabal GK
Class
2026
TX
Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings
Aristizabal is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the class and appears in tenth place overall on the Rankings. A...
Written by Guilherme Torres
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Nico Aristizabal

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Club: Austin FC
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Roman Kerimov

Roman Kerimov

TX
GK
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS GK
CLASS 2026
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Roman
Kerimov GK
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
TX
Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings
Kerimov ranks fourth among the goalkeepers in the class and is the 30th overall prospect to appear on...
Written by Guilherme Torres
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Roman Kerimov

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Club: Houston Dynamo Academy
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Justus Musil

Justus Musil

TX
GK
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS GK
CLASS 2026
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Justus
Musil GK
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
TX
Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings
Musil ranks sixth among the goalkeepers in the age group and is the 64th-best player in the class...
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Justus Musil

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Club: FC Dallas Academy
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Carnegie Mellon
Nicolas Macouzet

Nicolas Macouzet

TX
GK
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS GK
CLASS 2026
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Nicolas
Macouzet GK
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Strake Jesuit
|
TX
Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings
Macouzet appears in seventh place among the goalkeepers and ranks 68th overall in the state in our updated...
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Nicolas Macouzet

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Artur Rojas

Artur Rojas

TX
GK
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS GK
CLASS 2026
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Rojas GK
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Heritage
|
TX
Five Goalies to Know from the Updated Texas 2026 Boys Rankings
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