NCAA Transfer Profile: AJ Shumate (Spring 2026)

Team: Northeast Alabama Community College

Sport: Soccer
Nationality: USA

Bio: AJ Shumate has built a reputation as one of the most productive attacking players of his class. His high school career featured a staggering 212 goals, a mark that reflects not only natural ability but a consistent ability to dominate games from an early age. He carried that momentum straight into the college game, scoring 16 goals in his first 15 appearances at Northeast Alabama Community College—an immediate impact that set the tone for his collegiate career.

Before college, AJ was a central figure in guiding his team to a state championship. His performances in big moments, paired with his consistency over multiple seasons, established him as a standout long before he reached the next level. At Northeast Alabama CC, he continued to show why he’s considered one of the most effective forwards in the country, adapting quickly to higher competition and proving he can produce in any system. AJ’s game blends speed, intelligence, and work rate with a finisher’s instinct. He’s inventive in the final third, technically sharp, and disciplined in his movements—traits that allow him to find space, create chances, and stretch backlines. Coaches and teammates value his relentless competitiveness and his ability to influence matches in transition, buildup, or around the box.

More than just a goalscorer, AJ brings a professional mentality to training, preparation, and on-field execution. He’s shown he can lead an attack, adapt to different roles across the front line, and deliver when it matters most.

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