The high school soccer season is underway and there’s plenty of talent once again in the Southwest Florida area.
Here are our picks for 25 area boys soccer players to watch heading into the 2026-27 season.
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Connor Alexich, Lely
Lely Trojans goalkeeper Connor Alexich (00) blocks a shot on goal from the Naples Golden Eagles during the first half of the Class 4A District 12 championship at Staver Field in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
The junior goalkeeper will be the Trojans’ primary netminder this year after seeing split time in goal as a sophomore last season.
Maverick Alonzo Carrasco, Naples
Naples Golden Eagles midfielder Maverick Alonso Carrasco (17) clears a ball during the second half of the Class 4A District 12 championship against Lely Trojans at Staver Field in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
The junior attacking midfielder has one goal and eight assists for the Golden Eagles last season.
Jack Fish, Bishop Verot
Bishop Verot soccer player Jack Fish.
The senior striker led the Vikings with 14 goals last season while adding four assists.
Jackson Gaffoli, Gulf Coast
Jackson Gaffoli, Gulf Coast boys soccer
The sophomore goalkeeper went 6-6-6 and posted four shutouts as a freshman for the Sharks last season.
Uriyah Harness, Canterbury
Canterbury player Uriyah Harness makes a pass. The Canterbury School boys soccer team hosted First Baptist Academy Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
The senior midfielder scored 13 goals and had 18 assists last season as the Cougars reached the Class 1A state championship game.
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Landon Harmon, Lely
Naples Golden Eagles striker Sebastian Mastronardi Guerrero (10) shoots the ball and scores as Lely Trojans fullback Landon Harmon (13) contests during the second half of the Class 4A District 12 championship at Staver Field in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
The junior midfielder had six goals and seven assists for the Trojans last season.
Andres Hernandez, Gulf Coast
Andres Hernandez, Gulf Coast soccer
Hernandez scored 11 goals and added three assists as a freshman for the Sharks last season.
Julian Javier, Community School of Naples
The senior forward scored 14 goals and added five assists for the Seahawks last season.
Kyle Jones, Community School of Naples
The senior striker had 12 goals and 12 assists for the Seahawks last season.
Serry Louis, Aubrey Rogers
Aubrey Rogers Patriots midfielder Serry Louis (16) and Oasis Sharks defender Trey D’Auria (12) fight for possession during the first half of the Class 3A District 11 semifinal at Aubrey Rogers High School in Naples, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
The junior strikers led the Patriots with 11 goals last season to go along with three assists.
Weston Lundbohm, Bishop Verot
Bishop Verot soccer player Weston Lundbohm.
The junior midfielder and fullback had two goals and seven assists for the Vikings last season.
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Aiden Mace, Mariner
The senior goalkeeper went 25-3-2 last season with 13 shutouts and a 0.692 goals against average for the Tritons.
Andrew Espinoza Nava, Naples
Naples Golden Eagles celebrate with midfielder Andrew Espinoza Nava (11) after he scores to tie the game 2-2 late during the second half of the Class 4A District 12 championship against Lely Trojans at Staver Field in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
The senior striker led the Golden Eagles with 24 goals to go along with two assists last season, helping propel Naples to the Final Four.
Dennis Navarro, Fort Myers
The senior forward scored 13 goals and had seven assists for the Green Wave last season.
Townsen Orelus, Mariner
Townsend Orelus, Mariner boys soccer
The senior right back started every game for the Tritons last season and was a key part of a defense that surrendered just 27 goals in 30 games.
Angel Otero, Lely
Naples Golden Eagles midfielder Josef Ramos (7) passes the ball back toward his defenders as Lely Trojans midfielder Angel Otero (4) contests during the second half of the Class 4A District 12 championship at Staver Field in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
The senior midfielder scored 12 goals and added 14 assist for the Trojans last season.
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Daniel Otero, Lely
Lely Trojans midfielder Daniel Otero (19) handles the ball as Naples Golden Eagles midfielder Donovann Garcia (12) contests during the first half of the Class 4A District 12 championship at Staver Field in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
The sophomore midfielder tallied 11 goals and 11 assists as a freshman for the Trojans last season.
Raul Resendiz, Golden Gate
Raul Resendiz Golden Gate soccer
The senior is the Titans’ top returning scorer after tallying 10 goals and six assists as a junior last season.
Brihan Rodriguez, Immokalee
Immokalee defeated Gateway 5-0 to win the District 6A-12 boys soccer title on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Brihan Rodriguez #9 Immokalee
The senior striker scored 14 goals and added nine assists for the Indians last season.
Zaiden Ruiz, LaBelle
LaBelle soccer player Zaiden Ruiz.
The junior striker scored 31 goals last season, tops in Florida for a sophomore, and added 10 assists.
Holly Souverain, Immokalee
Immokalee Indians midfielder Holly Souverain (10) celebrates with his team after scoring during the second half of the Class 6A regional quarterfinal against Sickles Gryphons at Gary Bates Stadium in Immokalee, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
The junior midfielder scored 14 goals and added two assists for the Indians last season.
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Geovanni Spaulding, Fort Myers
The senior midfielder had four goals and seven assists for the Green Wave last season.
Barak Stockeland, SFCA
SFCA Kings’ Barak Stockeland (20) shoots the ball during the second half of the Class 1A regional quarterfinal against First Baptist Academy Lions at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
The senior striker had 25 goals and six assist for the King’s last season.
John Threlkeld, Bishop Verot
Bishop Verot soccer player John Threlkeld.
The senior goalkeeper spearheaded a Vikings defense that allowed just 11 goals in 18 games last season.
Jayden Torres, Mariner
Mariner’s Jayden Torres goes for the poke as Fort Myers Geovanni Spaulding tries to keep control of the ball. Mariner and Fort Myers battled it out for the District 5A-11 title on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Mariner took down Fort Myers 5-1.
The senior center midfielder started every game for the Tritons last season and had seven goals and 13 assists.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Boys soccer players to watch across SW FL during the 2026-27 season
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