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.