Athanasios Scheidt
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Athanasios Augustus Scheidt | ||
| Date of birth | 24 March 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | New Jersey, United States[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Christian Brothers Academy | ||
| 2017 | Players Development Academy | ||
| 2017 | JFV Nordwest | ||
| 2017–2019 | San Martín (SJ) | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 15 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | San Martín (SJ) | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Leixões | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Radomiak Radom | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Ayia Napa | 24 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 March 2024 | |||
Athanasios Augustus Scheidt (Greek: Αθανάσιος Αύγουστος Σέιντ; born 24 March 1998) is an American soccer player of Greek descent who plays as a midfielder.
Early Life
High school career
Scheidt attended Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, New Jersey, where he was a standout midfielder. During his time at CBA, he contributed significantly to the program's success, helping the Colts maintain their reputation as one of the state's top high school soccer teams. In the 2013–2014 season, Scheidt was listed on the varsity roster as a sophomore, wearing jersey number 10.[3]
Scheidt's performances at CBA garnered attention from collegiate programs, ultimately leading to his commitment to play for Rutgers University's men's soccer team. He was ranked as the No. 7 midfielder in the region and No. 20 nationally by IMG Academy, and was listed as the No. 62 overall recruit in the Class of 2016 by College Soccer News. Additionally, he participated in U.S. National Team Market Training and was selected for the US Club Soccer ID2 National Team.[4]
College career
Scheidt enrolled at Rutgers University in 2016, joining the Scarlet Knights men's soccer team as a freshman midfielder. During the 2016 season, he appeared in 15 matches and started in 11 of them, contributing consistently in the midfield with his tactical awareness and passing vision.[5]
One of his notable performances came on October 11, 2016, in a match against Princeton University, where he played a key role in building the play that led to Rutgers' lone goal in a 4–1 loss.[6]
Following his freshman season, Scheidt pursued additional development opportunities abroad, including training with Hamburger SV in Germany and participating in the Real Madrid Adidas Summer Select Program.[7] These experiences helped pave the way for his eventual transition into a professional career in Europe.
Club career
Early career
Scheidt is a product of the youth team systems of various American and German sides.[8] He was also part of the teams as San Martín (SJ),[1] and Leixões, but mainly played for their reserve teams and failed to debut in the first teams.[8]
Radomiak Radom
On 9 October 2020, Scheidt signed a one-year contract with I liga club Radomiak Radom.[9] On 6 November 2020, he made his debut in a 0–1 away win against Stomil Olsztyn after being named in the starting line-up.[10]
Personal life
Scheidt was born in New Jersey, United States,[1] to Greek parents.[8] Scheidt's father, John as well as sister, Joan, were both soccer players.[11]
Raised in Wall Township, New Jersey, Scheidt played prep soccer at Christian Brothers Academy.[12]
Honours
Radomiak Radom
References
- ^ a b c "De Nueva Jersey a Concepción" [From New Jersey to Concepcion]. Diario El Zonda (in Spanish). 8 July 2019.
- ^ Athanasios Scheidt at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Christian Brothers Colts 2013–2014 Varsity Boys Soccer Roster". Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Announces 2016 Recruiting Class". Rutgers Athletics. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Athanasios Scheidt – Men's Soccer". Rutgers Athletics. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Upended by Princeton". Rutgers Athletics. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Announces 2016 Recruiting Class". Rutgers Athletics. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Athanasios Scheidt at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
- ^ "Athanasios Scheidt piłkarzem Radomiaka" [Athanasios Scheidt is the player of Radomiak]. 90minut.pl (in Polish). 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Fortuna I liga: Stomil 0–1 Radomiak" [Fortuna I league: Stomil 0–1 Radomiak]. 90minut.pl (in Polish). 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Two different families, same foundation: Joan Scheidt's "Big Soccer Family"". UD Review. 19 October 2020.
- ^ Athanasios Scheidt, Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's soccer. Accessed May 7, 2021. "Hometown: Wall, N.J.; High School: Christian Brothers Academy"
- ^ "Radomiak Radom w ekstraklasie jako mistrz Fortuna 1 ligi! Wygrane derby z Koroną Kielce". gol24.pl (in Polish). 13 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
External links
- Athanasios Scheidt at 90minut.pl (in Polish)