Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
5–13
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
Includes 4 roster-size
DIIDivision II
University of North Georgia Men's Soccer
Recruiting outlook: 5–13 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Nighthawks · Dahlonega, Georgia · Peach Belt Conference
Head coach
Anel Lilic
4th season since 2023
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
31
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 35Roster-size gap 4
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
11–12
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
8–9
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
3–4
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Forwards 7
- Midfield 10
- Defense 10
- Goalkeepers 4
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Galicia | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Gainesville, Ga.Johnson | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aram Lara | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Gainesville, Ga.Gainesville | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Brayden Barnett | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Alpharetta, Ga.Denmark | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bryan Benoit | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Montréal, CanadaHoosac | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Pfahl | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Newnan, Ga.Newnan | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Cuau Santillan | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Sandy Springs, Ga.Holy Spirit Prep | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominik Kosut | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Suwanee, Ga.Peachtree Ridge | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dženan CerimagicPrevious school: Long Island | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Marietta, Ga.Campbell | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Harry Fell | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Richmond Hill, Ga.Richmond Hill | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac CalderonPrevious school: UAB | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Las Vegas, NevadaOhio Virtual | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| Ishmael FuseiniPrevious school: Bethel | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Berekum, GhanaBerekum Star Senior High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Julien Effa Effa | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Les Clayes sous Bois, FranceSonia Delaunay | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Garnett | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Assumed clockListed as Gr. | DDefender | Auburn, Ga.Flowery Branch | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Maxwell MitchellPrevious school: Georgia State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Dacula, Ga.Mill Creek | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Mikey Aldana | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Armuchee, Ga.Armuchee | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Wallace | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Sautee Nacoochee, Ga.Habersham Central | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Pavle Radojkovic | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | Smederevo, SerbiaSrednja Skola Sveti Sava | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Prince BaduPrevious school: Bethel | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Accra, GhanaMawuli School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael KawataPrevious school: USC Aiken | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Taubaté, BrazilRio Grande | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Rhys ShirleyPrevious school: Oral Roberts | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Plymouth, EnglandCallington Community | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rohan BlackwellPrevious school: Air Force | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Atlanta, Ga.Lakeside | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Gomez | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Lawrenceville, Ga.Discovery | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sebastian KristensenPrevious school: Pearl River | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Randers, DenmarkRanders HHX | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanley Grand-PierrePrevious school: Bethel | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Petite Rivière De L'Artibonite, HaitiInstitution Classique Georges Sylvain | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steven BarrierPrevious school: North Florida | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Richmond Hill, Ga.Richmond Hill | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valen BargagnaPrevious school: Rollins | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Atlanta, Ga.Capstone | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Valentino Isaza | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Lawrenceville, Ga.Mountain View | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 |