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Zachary Valkin

Zachary Valkin
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Men's Soccer Men's Soccer

2025 • Forward

HEIGHT

5'9"

WEIGHT

150lbs

GPA

3.9/4.00

CLUB

TS Galaxy FC

HIGH SCHOOL

St David’s Marist Inanda

HOME CITY

Johannesburg , South Africa

Recruitment Status

RECRUITING STATUS

Searching

RECRUIT TYPE

International Recruit

Video

  • Highlight video

    Highlight video

    Montage

    May 09, 2025
  • Clips from first few games of 2025

    Clips from first few games of 2025

    Season Highlights

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    May 09, 2025

About Me

My name is Zachary Valkin, and I’m a dual-national (South African ⁄ Italian) attacking midfielder who also thrives as a winger on either flank. Born on October 4, 2006, I stand 175 cm tall and currently hone my skills at TS Galaxy FC’s academy, the academy of the top South African Premier League team.

Academically, I have recently completed my Matric IEB at St  Davids Marist Brothers Inanda in December 2024 with an average grade of 85%. I’m aiming to study Business (Finance or Economics) or Computer Science in college, and I’m eager to excel both on the pitch and in the classroom.

My goal in the U.S. collegiate system is to combine a top‐tier education with high‐level soccer—something nearly impossible to balance in professional environments back home. I’m committed to contributing significantly to my college team’s success, helping win titles while forging lifelong friendships. I’m ready to embrace the hard work and resilience required to thrive in both academics and athletics.

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Student-Athlete

Athletic

Teams

TS Galaxy FC U19

Club

6

St David’s Marist Inanda

High School

TS Galaxy FC / Academy of professional Premier League team which play in Guateng Development League (equivalent to MLS Next)

Position(s)

PRIMARY POSITION

Forward

SECONDARY POSITION

Center Mid

Stats

HEIGHT

5'9"

WEIGHT

150lbs

DOMINANT FOOT

RIGHT

Athletic Honors

Selected for the Johannesburg Boys soccer team to represent Johannesburg in a national inter-provincial tournament 

TS Galaxy FC u15 Captain 

St David’s Team Award

Academic

Academic Status

GPA

3.9/4.00

GRAD YEAR

2025

INTENDED MAJOR

Business / Computer Science

Test Scores

Academic Honors

Academic colors

6 distinctions in Mathematics, English, Biology, Accounting, History and Afrikaans.


Extracurricular Activities

Hunger Alleviation community service at BetOnBetter

Assisted the Democratic Alliance in their national general election campaign. 

Photos

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