2006... Started all 15 matches he played...Recorded a shot against North Florida...Helped the UCF defense blank North Florida, Furman, No. 17 Memphis and Florida International.
Prior To UCF... Two-time all-state, all-district, all-conference and all-area as a defender and midfielder at Merrillville High School...Named first-team all-state as a senior...Selected rookie of the year as a freshman...Also played for the Chicago Magic club team that captured the state and regional titles...Squad advanced to the Y-League Nationals, winning the championship in 2004...Member of the Y-League ODP Team pool.
Personal... Born Akinjide Akinrinade in the Bronx, N.Y....Son of Nelson Akinrinade and Tolu Idowu...Major is management.