Puerto Rico / DME Academy (Florida)
Winger / Attacking Midfielder
Player Identity
Matias Secola is a talented young midfielder and winger currently training and competing with DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida — a residential soccer development program competing in the UPSL and known for preparing players for collegiate and professional pathways.
Born in Puerto Rico, Matias has played youth football level in Puerto Rico’s competitive divisions and is now further developing his game in the competitive U.S. academy environment.
He combines pace, technical ability, and creativity with strong vision and ball-handling, making him an exciting attacking prospect for NCAA programs.
Playing Profile
- Positions: Attacking Midfielder / Winger
- Foot: Right
- Style: Quick, tricky, and direct wide attacker
- Strengths:
- Explosive acceleration in attacking phases
- Technical dribbling and close control
- Creative attacking movement and link-up play
- Tactical versatility across midfield and wide roles
Matias excels in transitional and possession-based systems, using his speed and dribbling to destabilize defenses and create scoring opportunities.
Competitive & Academic Background
- Training & Competition:
- DME Academy (UPSL – Central Florida Division) — regular senior competition against older players and college-age athletes
- Debuted and played first-team football in the Puerto Rican pro league at a young age
- Academics:
- Maintains strong academic performance at DME Academy (Honor roll, high GPA)
- Interested in pursuing a degree while continuing his soccer development
Projection
Matias Secola projects as a high-upside attacking midfielder/winger with the technical skill, speed, and adaptability to compete at the collegiate level. His development through competitive environments (Puerto Rico and U.S. academy soccer) makes him a standout candidate for NCAA Division I or II programs looking for dynamic attacking talent.
