Men's Midseason Top 100 Freshmen

by TopDrawerSoccer

October 17, 2023

The TDS Midseason Men’s College Freshman rankings are here, and spearheading is Alex Harris of Cornell, who is having one of the best freshmen seasons in recent memory. Check out a comprehensive list featuring 100 highly deserving first-year players.

1. Alex Harris, Cornell – Not only is Harris the highest-scoring Freshman, but his 11 goals have him tied for third nationally as the Washington native continues to blow away all standards.

2. Will Eby, Michigan State – Michigan State is undefeated through 12 games, and Eby has played all but 15 minutes on the year, pointing to a Freshman well beyond his years.

3. Takahiro Fujita, Marshall – Marshall has blown away all newcomers to the tune of 38 scored and five conceded, and helping to lead that impressive defense is Fujita at center back, a Freshman that has started nine of 12 games for the number one team.

4. Stephen Annor, Virginia – After a slow start to the season, the Ghanaian striker has woken up to the tune of seven goals in the last eight games, and with that form has come a Virginia resurgence.

5. Liam O'Gara, Wake Forest – Another outstanding Freshman impacting a nationally well-regarded team, O’Gara has started all 14 games for No. 3 Wake Forest.

Check out the rest of the Top 100 here.

Impressively, all 23 men’s collegiate conferences feature at least one player on the list, with the Big Ten’s 16 recognitions leading the way, followed by the ACC with 12, the Sun Belt with eight, and the Ivy League and A10 tied with six each.

The rankings were updated in consulation with The Soccer Syndicate, North America's premier scouting network.

Related Topics: Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Ivy League, Sun Belt