Making the Grade: The Top 10 Florida Midfielders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We watched players all over the state of Florida to find the best midfielders in the sunshine state. We found players throughout the state who are playing a really high level and some are knocking on the professional door. College scouts will take notice of this list as there are midfielders for every system and style of play. Lets meet the players:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288386"],"_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-6a0f7d19010bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacob is a central midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283713' first='Orlando' last='City SC'] MLS Academy. He is a complete midfielder. He is the combination of speed, skill, and intelligence. He understands how to control the game with his passing and dribbling. Jacob can break lines with combinations and with the ball at his feet. He is lightning quick with the ball at his feet and can quickly turn possession into all out attack. He has represented the US youth National Team at the U16 and U17 level and has made his debut for Orlando City B. He is a modern midfielder who can match the physical demands of the position with elite technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["10114"],"_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-6a0f7d1901153"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landon is a center midfielder for the Orlando City MLS Academy. He is a technician who can connect and dictate the tempo of a game. He can build while under pressure and if he has a half of a yard, he will break lines of pressure to pass forward. He has a great delivery on corners and set pieces that put defenders and goalkeepers under immense pressure. If given the chance, he can also score goals from midfield. Where he really stands out is his game understanding and positioning. He is good in possession and makes the right decisions at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["295027"],"_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-6a0f7d19011ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">David is an attacking midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283765' first='Weston' last='FC'] out of Miami Florida. He is a 10 or can even play as a false 9. He can create scoring chances when he has the ball and has the ability unbalance defenses with unexpected passes and 1v1 take ons. He is truly a creative midfielder. He is also a huge asset in pressing from the front. He is relentless at forcing turnovers and will punish defensive mistakes. He has been on MLS Academy trials and could be headed to a new team for the start of 2026 fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160251"],"_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-6a0f7d1901219"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan is a central midfield player for [program_tooltip program_id='283350' first='Florida' last='Premier']. He is an elegant midfielder with a great left foot. He is a tall player with really soft feet and a great first touch. With his long strides, Dylan can cover a lot of ground and quickly join in attacks. His speed of play is really quick and he understands where the ball needs to be before it comes to him. He can score with his left foot with both power and placement. He is physically built for the college game and scouts should track Dylan this fall for their 2027 rosters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nd7W-k3vaM","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=7Nd7W-k3vaM </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mohamed Yarur","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='283664' first='Inter' last='Miami CF']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0f7d19012fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mohamed is a center midfielder for the [program_tooltip program_id='279930' first='Inter' last='Miami'] MLS Academy. He mainly plays as an 8 but can play anywhere in the center midfield. He has really soft feet and can receive any pass under pressure and get out of pressure on the dribble. He has the ability to carry the ball and accelerate through the midfield. Mohamed can play delicate entry passes where his team mates do not need an extra touch to shoot. He also has a good soccer IQ and reads passing lanes to cut out opposition passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160409"],"_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-6a0f7d1901363"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colin is a central midfield player for [program_tooltip program_id='283349' first='Florida' last='Kraze'] ECNL team. He can play as a holding or box to box midfielder. He has great defensive instincts and is equally good at screening ass he is pressing higher up the field. He can build out of the back and break lines of pressure with forward passes. Colin is the captain of his team and leads with his competitive spirit. He has represented Puerto Rico at the U17 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Danny Pfeffer-Morgan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Sol SC Florida","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0f7d190145f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danny is a central midfielder for Sol Sc in Orlando Florida. He is an attacking player who can also play as a box to box midfielder. He has aa great frame at 6' tall and he will continue to grow and mature as he goes to college. Danny has a high soccer IQ and has the technique to play through pressure and score goals. He has 12 goals from midfield this season and he is also a set piece specialist. He is a hidden gem in central Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160308"],"_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-6a0f7d19014db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brady is an attacking midfielder for the Orlando City Seminole MLS Next team. He primarily plays as a 10 but he can also play on either wing. He is a player who likes to play in space between the midfield and defense. He is good at combining in tight spaces and is someone who looks to create scoring chances when he is in the final third. He brings goals to his team as provider and as a finisher. He can score with both feet and can finish from outside the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["340043"],"_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-6a0f7d1901552"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maxi is a central midfielder for the [program_tooltip program_id='283713' first='Orlando' last='City SC'] MLS Academy. He is one of the best central midfielders for 2029 in the country and the best in the state of Florida. He was recently called into the U15 US youth National Team and is also available to play for Colombia. He is a midfielder who excels on both sides of the ball. He can physically dominate the middle of the field defensively and he can take over with the ball as well. He can block shots and cut out passes on one end, and on the other he can create chances to break down defensive units. He will be one to watch over the next couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160245"],"_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-6a0f7d19015cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniel is a box to box central midfielder for the [program_tooltip program_id='283755' first='Tampa' last='Bay United'] MLS Next team. He is a true box to box midfielder who has a lot of energy and can cover ground in the midfield. He can press from the front, join the attack, and is comfortable siting in a low block. He can buzz around the midfield and act as a connector between defense and attack. He is great at breaking up attacks and starting counters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->