STATESBORO - Georgia Southern men's soccer has completed its 2022 class with seven more signings, including six international signings and one from the state of Georgia.
 
SEGUNDO AMOROS | FORWARD | ALICANTE, SPAIN
 
Segundo Amoros is transferring to GS from Sacred Heart University, where he played the previous four seasons. Amoros scored 17 goals and recorded seven assists during his past four seasons at SHU. Amoros was named to the All-NEC First Team in 2019 after scoring a career-high eight goals in one season. Amoros played for Hercules FC for five seasons before joining the Pioneers. Amoros will be earning a Masters in Arts, Professional Communication and Leadership during his time at GS.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: "Segundo is a mobile and dynamic attacking player who a knack for creating chances for himself and for teammates. He had an outstanding career at Sacred Heart, and I feel that he will blend in very well with our current group.  We look forward to adding a player of his maturity to our team."
 
VICTOR NORDESTGAARD KUBEL | CENTER BACK | HEDENSTED, DENMARK
 
Victor Kubel played high school soccer at Learnmark Horsens in Horsens, Denmark. Kubel also played club soccer in Denmark Hedensted IF under head coach Nicolaj Gibskov. He also played for AC Horsens. He graduated from Learnmark Horsens in 2020.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: "Victor is an outstanding defender who has the ability to use the ball well coming out of the defensive third.  He has played a very good level in Denmark, and has used his gap year to prepare for his time with us in Statesboro.  He is a natural leader, and we expect him to come in and make an impact from the outset."
 
HILARY OKOTH ODHIAMBO | ATTACKING MID/WINGER | NAIROBI, KENYA
 
Hilary Odhiambo played high school soccer for two seasons at Gateway Legacy Chrsitian Academy in Hazelwood, Missouri. During his senior season in 2022, he scored 12 goals and tallied nine assists, totaling 33 points. Odhiambo played for the Kenyan National Team and also took part in the 2019 U17 CECAFA Championships with Burundi, the 2020 U18 UNAF Tournament with Egypt, and the 2021 U20 AFCON Qualifiers with Tanzania. Odhiambo will study Sport Management at GS.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: Hillary is a pacey and direct attacking player that can be deployed both in wide areas or centrally.  His time with the Kenyan youth national team has certainly aided in his development, and we feel his skill set will translate well to the college game. He is an attacking option that will present problems for the opposition right away.
 
BILL OKUMU | DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER | NAIROBI, KENYA
 
Bill Okumu played high school soccer for one season at Gateway Legacy Christian Academy in Hazelwood, Missouri, where the team went 18-3-1 in its regular season under head coach Eduardo Silva. Okumu intends to major in nursing at GS.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: Bill is a very mature and intelligent central midfielder who will help us control the ball in attacking movements while breaking up opposition's attacks in defending situations. He's very well-rounded technically and is also mentally strong. His composure and calmness will add a great deal to our team immediately.
 
ERVINAS VILKAITIS | WINGER | VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
 
Ervinas Vilkaitis played high school soccer at Vilnius Zirmunai Gymnasium in Vilnius, Lithuania, where he graduated from in 2022. He also played club soccer with FK Zalgiris Vilnius B under head coach Zydrunas Grudzinskas. Vilkaitis was named U17 Midfielder of the Season and scored 10 goals in 23 games.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: Ervinas is an individual who has played at a very high level before coming to Statesboro, and is versatile enough to be deployed and multiple attacking positions. He is a two-way player who can attack and defend effectively over 90 minutes. Additionally he is a very mature student athlete who will be able to acclimate to the demands of our program both on and off the field.
 
HAYA YOSHIZAWA | MIDFIELDER | TOKYO, JAPAN
 
Haya Yoshizawa played high school soccer at Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, under head coach Mike Potempa. Yoshizawa won a MAST Championship during his time in high school. He also played for OFC Barca who has won four-straight Southeast Florida Central Championships.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: Haya comes from the Montverde Academy in Florida, considered by many to be the top institution in the country for boys soccer.  He is a dynamic technical player that can be deployed centrally in the midfield and has tremendous energy levels to maintain a very high tempo with and without the ball. Haya will fit in very well to our style of play.
 
NICHOLAS GETTRIDGE | CENTER BACK/LEFT BACK | COLUMBUS, GA
 
Nichoas Gettridge played all four years of high school soccer at St. Anne-Pacelli High School in Columbus, Ga. He lettered all four years, scored five goals and recorded 10 assists his senior season, and was named Region 1A Defensive Player of the Year. He played for Atlanta Fire FC under head coach Pollonais Garth, recording three goals and three assists.
 
QUOTE FROM COACH MURPHY: "Nick is a powerful and aggressive defensive player that can play centrally or as a fullback. He has a very good range of pass, and has the ability to change the game in transition. He is a strong 1 v. 1 defender, and is intelligent enough to combine with others to help shut down opposition attacks."