Joao Marcos Ferreira
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Kyle Gookins | Prep Soccer Scout
Joao is a 2028 goalkeeper for Southern Soccer Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the starting GK for the U16 MLS Next team and will sometimes play up an age for the U17s. He is quick to come off his line and looks to distribute the ball quickly. He is a solid shot stopper and commands his six yard box. Joao’s goalkeeping has resulted in multiple MLS Academy trials.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Ferreira is a 2010 who plays up an age group at the club level with the Southern Soccer Academy 2009 MLS Next team. He is the top goalkeeper in Georgia in this class. An elite shot-stopper with high level distribution quality, he offers the traits that scouts look for from goalkeepers who could develop into contributors at the highest level. He plays with a lot of confidence and often plays off his line to help with the high line of the defense in front of him. His footwork allows him to handle that type of pressure. Ferreira has a bright future in the sport.
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