Luke Cantafio Season 2023

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PositionD
Weight145 lbs
Height5-10
ClassFreshman
HometownOrange, Calif.
Previous SchoolTesla Academy
Exp.HS
ClubStrikers FC

2023 Season
Utilized redshirt season.

High School/Club
A four-star recruit according to Top Drawer Soccer that is ranked No. 14 in Southern California… Was invited to the U.S. National team camp on three occasions (U-14, U-15 & U-17) and helped Strikers FC win two state cup championships… Attended the Tesla Academy where he was an honor roll student.
 
Personal
Born in Los Alamitos, Calif. to Jennifer and Troy Cantafio… Enjoys surfing, mountain biking and drawing… Has a passion for cars… Was in the Mountain Biking Club in High School and set a record for fastest ride on a trail in Laguna… Lists Senegalese forward Sadio Mané as his favorite athlete… Majoring in business.
 
Coach Hopkins’ Take: “Luke is a steady versatile defender that can play as a left center back or left wing back. He is a leader by example and is dedicated to improving himself on and off the field daily. As another player from the Irvine Strikers organization, we know those players understand the work, discipline, and sacrifice it takes to be successful in college soccer.”