The University of Akron Athletics
2024 Akron Men's Soccer Roster

Jersey Number 11
James Buebendorf
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- O'Fallon, Mo.
- High School:
- Laurel Springs
2024: Appeared in seven games for Akron...recorded a pair of shots on the campaign...member of Zips’ defensive unit that posted nine shutouts on the campaign...registered a season-best two shots in a 1-1 draw at No. 5 Western Michigan (Aug. 30).
PRIOR TO AKRON: Gained valuable playing experience with St. Louis City SC...a three-star recruit according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, he was rated among the IMG Academy 150 and ranked as the No. 8 player in the Heartland Region and as the 45th-rated defender nationally.
PERSONAL: Majoring in sport business...son of James Jr. and Sherry Buebendorf.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Gained valuable playing experience with St. Louis City SC...a three-star recruit according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, he was rated among the IMG Academy 150 and ranked as the No. 8 player in the Heartland Region and as the 45th-rated defender nationally.
PERSONAL: Majoring in sport business...son of James Jr. and Sherry Buebendorf.
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