About Eli
Eli Funderburke is a Worthington Christian High School senior who excels in soccer and academics.
DOB: September 28, 2006
Class: 2025
Positions: Left/Right Wing, Striker, Central Attacking Midfield
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Aesthetic Profile
Academic Profile
Height: 6’0’’ (and still growing)
Weight: 160 pounds/73 kilograms
Wingspan: 77 inches (with huge hands)
Build: Wiry Strong/Muscularly Athletic
Shoe Size: 12
*The four primary learning styles are sequential, experiential, verbal/vocal, and visual.
Preferred Learning Style: Verbal*
Grade Point Average: 3.6 (AP Classes)
Favorite Subject: Math (AP Calculus)
College Readiness: Advanced
Anticipated Major: Law or Business
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Athletic Profile
Foot Skills
Eli Funderburke’s knack for eluding defenders, reacting with (and to) quick touches, and making plays for teammates are high-level attributes. His multifaceted skillset includes an uncanny ability to pass to teammates in traffic or while sprinting across the field. He can throw defenders off by shifting his body cadence to create better passing angles or maneuverability lanes. He is light on his feet, which allows him to make adjustments on offense and be a disruptive force on defense.
Foot Speed
Eli’s north-south acceleration skills are evident in his ability to run down dribblers and create space between himself and a defender (with or without the soccer ball). His long stride makes running look effortless and efficient as he covers ground. Typically, he is one of the fastest players on the team; this allows him to gain distance vertically and close distance horizontally on the field. Regardless of the formation, Eli’s sprinting ability can keep a defense honest when the possession changes.
Footwork
Great footwork is an asset on both sides of the ball. Eli has been described as “agile and mobile” by coaches and fans. His lateral quickness and responsiveness in moving side to side are noteworthy. This translates into quicker ball touches and better ball movement on offense. Defensively, this allows him to pressure the ball. When an offensive player is sped up, especially at the high school level, this often results in stress-induced mistakes.