North Carolina State University Athletics
Men's Soccer Adds Two Players From Germany
3/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
March 8, 2011
RALEIGH, N.C. - NC State men's soccer coach Kelly Findley has signed two players from Germany to join the Wolfpack men's soccer program this fall. Fabian Otte (Muenster) and Moritz Steidten (Bremen) will look to bring their talents to NC State in 2011.
"We are very excited about the entire recruiting class for 2011, and look forward to the positive impact that they can all make on our program," said Findley.
Fabian Otte • Goalkeeper • Muenster, Germany • SC Preussen Muenster
Currently plays for SC Preussen Muenster ... Previously played for FC Schuettorf ... Plays in the Westfalenliga ... Sixth level and Regionalliga ... Regionalliga highest league in last three years ... Fourth highest German division ... State Champions with the U-19 Westphalia team in 2009 ... Ascended to Westfalenliga in 2009.
Findley on Otte - "Fabian is a quality goalkeeper and his experience, athletic ability and his disciplined approach to the game will make him a great asset to our program."
Moritz Steidten • Defender • Bremen, Germany • SV Werder Bremen
Currently plays for SV Werder Bremen ... U-15 and U-17 Regional League Champions ... U-19 National League north/northeast Bundesliga Champion with SV Werder Bremen ... State Select Team Bremen for eight years ... U-21 Select Team Lowersaxon ... Sixth place at German State Cup Championship ... Tournament Champions with SV Werder Bremen in South Korea.
Findley on Steidten - "Mo has the ability and character to make an immediate impact on our program, and I am certain that his maturity and experience will help us reach our goals for the next season."
