2013 Men's Soccer Roster
Gbenga Makinde
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Randallstown, Md.
- High School:
- McDonogh
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 173
2013: Started all 16 games in which he appeared, registering five assists on the year, one each in games against Pitt, William & Mary, Liberty, Appalachian State, and Maryland... Took five shots, landing two on goal.
2012: Started 17 of 20 games at defender, contributing one assist on the season in the Pack's win over Delaware... Started at defender in four shutout wins for the Wolfpack.
2011: Saw action in 15 games, with 13 starts ... Played as an outside defender ... Finished with one goal and one assist ... Scored the gamewinner in overtime to down #9 SMU at the Duke Classic ... Also recorded an assist against Richmond.
2010: Played in 18 games, making 13 starts ... Saw action as both an outside defender and outside midfielder ... Finished with one goal and one assist for the season, both coming in the ACC Tournament win against Virginia Tech.
Prior to NC State: A four-year leterwinner at McDonogh High School ... Coached by Steve Nichols ... Earned all conference honors as a senior and junior ... A starter all four years as a defender ... Helped team to 2007 and 2008 USYSA national championship ... Team was four-time state champions, three-time regional champions, and two-time MIAA champions ... Played club soccer for Baltimore Bays USSDA ... Team was Region 1 Premier League champs in 2007 ... Competed at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy in 2008-09 ... Cousin of former Pack defender, and current MLS player, Korede Aiyegbusi ... Born in London, England ... Majoring in sport management.