The Player
About Casey
Casey Beidler — midfielder, Benfica Residential Academy, Class of 2028. The full story behind the film: where he comes from, how he plays, and what he brings to a program.
Built for the Middle of the Pitch
Casey Beidler plays the way scouts hope midfielders will: head up, foot down, and always between the ball and the goal. A central midfielder at Benfica Residential Academy, he has grown up in an environment that demands technical precision and relentless work rate every single day.
His game is built on the fundamentals that travel to any level — first touch under pressure, scanning before the ball arrives, and the fitness to cover ground for ninety minutes. He sets the tempo from the middle third: breaking lines with passes when the attack is on, screening the back line when it isn't.
Off the pitch, the same discipline applies. Casey manages a full-time academy training and travel schedule without letting school slip — a self-starter who treats the classroom like another session on the schedule. He comes with excellent recommendations from his coaches.
The goal is simple: compete at the highest level of college soccer, keep developing every day, and earn every minute. Favorite player: Rodrigo De Paul.
- Position
- CM / CAM / W
- Class
- 2028
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" · 160 lbs
- Strong Foot
- Both
Playing Style
How He Plays
Four traits define Casey's game — the things a coach sees in the first ten minutes of watching him.
Tempo Control
Casey reads the game a beat early. He knows when to speed play up and when to slow it down, and he demands the ball in traffic rather than hiding from it.
Line-Breaking Passing
His signature. Progressive passes that split midfield lines and turn defense into attack in one move — the assists back it up.
Defensive Engine
He covers serious ground, screens the back line, and wins his duels in the middle third. The dirty work is a feature, not a compromise.
Both Feet
Comfortable receiving, turning, and distributing with either foot under pressure — hard to press because there is no weak side to force him onto.
Get In Touch
Like what you see? Reach out directly — Casey responds within 24 hours.