Box to Box - Standout Georgia Midfielders

Midfielders are players who can facilitate attacks as well as defend much like defenders. The peach state has some exciting prospects in midfield in the 27, 28, and 29 graduating classes. The list below are seven of the Georgia's top central midfielders.    David is an athletic central midfielder who can play as a 6 or an 8 for the MLS [program_tooltip program_id='283610' first='Atlanta' last='United FC'] academy team. David has recently burst on to the national scene as a midfielder who can physically dominate the middle of the field while also facilitating with the ball. He can cover every blade of grass and is one to prevent counters from the other team. David protects the ball in possession and his speed of play can quickly start attacks.   He has been invited to the USYNT U16 team camp and has featured for the MLS Next Pro team [program_tooltip program_id='279915' first='Atlanta' last='United'] 2. He is an outstanding player coming out of the [program_tooltip program_id='283610' first='Atlanta' last='United FC'] Academy. He is the top player in his position in the state and potentially the best in the counry.    <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=YXIB09ohxp0 </div></figure>    Noe is an exciting attacking midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='279915' first='Atlanta' last='United']. He has all of the tools coaches look for in a midfielder who can defend as well as create chances for himself and his team. He can beat players 1v1 with either skill or physicality and he uses the same physicality to press in defensive situations. He was a main player for [program_tooltip program_id='279915' first='Atlanta' last='United']'s playoff run to the finals and was utilized as a 10 and a 9 in their run to the finals.   The former [program_tooltip program_id='283303' first='Concorde' last='Fire'] player has represented the USYNT at the U15 and U16 levels and it looks like he will continue to keep getting called into camps year after year.     Adler is a defensive midfielder for the ECNL team, NASA Top Hat. He is the glue that keeps his team together. He thrives on stopping attacks in a low block and even in counter attack situations. Adler is the type of player who puts the team success before his own. In possession he makes the right decisions at the right time and he seems to understand the risks vs rewards while playing through the thirds. College coaches should take note of Adler as a player who would not only contribute to their team, but also thier culture.     Damola is a defensive central midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283610' first='Atlanta' last='United FC'] academy. He has recently been moved from defense to midfield. He naturally controls the midfield with his defensive attitude and speed. Damola can move quickly to end attacks and is a formidable player who screens the back four. He recently made his debut for the MLS Next Pro [program_tooltip program_id='283610' first='Atlanta' last='United FC'] 2 team in a 3-0 win against Chicago Fire 2.   He is a hidden gem in the midfield and should be at the top of college coach's list for 2027 impact players.     Eli is a defensive midfielder for the MLS Next, [program_tooltip program_id='283663' first='Inter' last='Atlanta FC'] team. The former defender is a stalwart for his team in the middle of the field. He can control the game with his ability to play in tight spaces with the ball and he is quick to counter press when possession is lost. He is the captain of his team that is currently in second place in the MLS Next Southeast division and he has been invited to trials with multiple MLS Academies. Despite Eli's height, he is fantastic in the air and can score goals from crosses and set pieces.     Braiden is a box to box or attacking midfielder for the MLS Next team Kalonji Soccer Academy ([program_tooltip program_id='283670' first='KSA' last='']). He can physically run box to box like an eight, but he has the technique and creativity of a ten. He can score goals in and around the box and he recently went viral as the youngest ever goal scorer in the US Open Cup history.   He consistently plays up on the U16-U18 teams for his club and will even feature on their pro pathway team. He is wise beyond his years and coaches should remember the name Braiden Kalonji.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5Gu12HUlYOU </div></figure>    Christian is a central midfielder who can play anywhere in the middle of midfield and applies his trade for UFA in the ECNL. He the captain of his team and can play on both sides of the ball. In Possession, he will often drop in between the center backs in order to build out of the back and play passes between lines. He can also join attacks and make dangerous runs into the box. Christian is a true "Swiss Army Knife" of a midfielder. His versatility should be noticed by colleges as he will showcase his talents in the ECNL Playoffs.

Midfielders are players who can facilitate attacks as well as defend much like defenders. The peach state has some exciting prospects in midfield in the 27, 28, and 29 graduating classes. The list below are seven of the Georgia's top central midfielders.