A freshman defender from Getafe in Spain, Steven Boaghe Braniste of Francis Marion was pivotal for the Patriots from his defensive position in their strong 5-1-3 start to the season that included a 4-0-1 record in league play.
Braniste logged 82.8 minutes per match in the month of September in the eight matches that he played. In his eight matches on the field, Francis Marion only allowed seven goals and just 36 shots on goal. The Patriots recorded two shutouts over the course of the month of September.
2023 Conference Carolinas Men’s Soccer Freshman of the Month
September 2023
Steven Boaghe Braniste, Francis Marion