Aiden Cruz • Class of 2028
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Aiden Cruz

2028 Right Back / Center Back
Beach FC (CA) • 2010 ECNL Palos Verdes High School

I’m Aiden Cruz, a right back and center back in the Class of 2028. I am great in possession, love to get forward and create chances, great 1v1 defender, and have a high soccer IQ. My goal is to play college soccer.

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Location: Palos Verdes, California Club: 2010 Beach FC (CA) ECNL

Quick Recruiting Snapshot

  • Grad Year: 2028
  • Primary Position: Right Back
  • Secondary Position: Center Back
  • Club: Beach FC (CA) ECNL
  • High School: Palos Verdes High School
  • GPA: 4.7 (weighted) 3.92 (core)
  • Playing Style: Attack‑minded defender with elite defensive 1v1 ability and high soccer IQ

Highlight Video & Social Media

My socials include highlights of my play as an outside back.

Primary highlight video

▶️ YouTube: @USARecruiting

More video & social profiles

Player Profile

Name
Aiden Cruz
Graduation year
2028
Primary position
Right Back
Secondary position
Center Back
Club team
Beach FC (CA) ECNL
High school
Palos Verdes High School
Playing style
Attack‑minded defender with elite defensive 1v1 ability and high soccer IQ.
Strengths
  • Elite 1v1 defending and recovery speed
  • Great attacker from the back, comfortable joining the attack
  • Strong aerial skills
  • High work rate on both sides of the ball
  • Exceptional soccer IQ
  • Good crossing and passing from wide areas
  • Incredible calm and focus under pressure
  • Dedicated teammate

Academics & Related Achievements

I’m committed to being a strong student and athlete. I’ve enrolled in a rigorous academic program including Honors and AP coursework. I consistently work to keep my grades high and prepare for college both on and off the field.

High school
Palos Verdes High School
Graduation year
2028
GPA
4.7 (weighted) 3.92 (core)
Test scores
SAT (tbd)
Academic interests
Business, Finance, Economics, Data and Sports Analytics.
Key related Achievements
  • Awarded the AP Scholar with Honor designation.
  • Successfully completed the highly selective Pioneer Academics Research Program.
  • Palos Verdes Institute of Technology Underwater Robotics Team (2024-2026). Member. Team won the MATE ROV World Championship in 2025 and advanced as a finalist in 2026.
  • Photographer/Editor for "Live From 205" - Palos Verdes High School's award-winning broadcast journalism program.

Civic Leadership & Public Service

Soccer Resume

Club soccer

  • Club: 2010 Beach FC (CA) ECNL
  • League: ECNL
  • Role: Starting right back / center back
  • ECNL National Semifinalist (2025)
  • ECNL National Playoffs Round of 16 (2026)

High school soccer

  • School: Palos Verdes High School
  • Team: Varsity
  • Varsity starting freshman year. Also served as Captain of the Frosh/Soph team
  • Starter on varsity team as a sophomore
  • 2025-26 Bay League Champions. First seed in the CIF Open Division.

Upcoming Schedule

Upcoming matches and tournaments where I can be watched live.

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs San Diego Surf ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs Rebels SC ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs SDSC Surf ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs Pateadores ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs San Diego Surf ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs Rebels SC ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs Legends FC ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs West Coast FC ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs SDSC Surf ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs Pateadores ECNL

League game: Beach FC (CA) vs LA Breakers FC ECNL

Event: ECNL Phoenix Showcase

Contact, Coach Information & College Advisor

College coaches can reach out directly or contact my college advisor or club and high school coaches for more information about me as a player and teammate.

Direct contact

Club coach

High school coach

  • Name: Darek Larkins
  • Role: Palos Verdes High School Coach
  • Email: Available upon request

College advisor