The University of Akron Athletics
2026 Akron Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 17
Ignacio Alem
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 162
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Potomoc, Md.
- High School:
- D.C. United Academy
- Prev School:
- Virginia
2025 | SOPHOMORE
PRIOR TO AKRON
PERSONAL
- Appeared in 11 matches for Akron, including one start
- Recorded two shots on the campaign, both on goal.
PRIOR TO AKRON
- Came to Akron after gaining valuable playing experience at Virginia where he appeared in 11 games over two seasons at Virginia
- A four-star recruit according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, he was rated as the No. 2 prospect in the Mid-Atlantic Region
- Playing two seasons with D.C. United Academy, he was twice selected an MLS Next All-Star
- He helped his D.C. United Academy squad to an MLS Next Cup title during the 2021-22 campaign
- Additionally, he garnered time with the United States U-17 squad.
PERSONAL
- Majoring in business administration
- Son of Mauro and Eliana Alem.
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