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6 Days Until the State Girls Soccer Announcement
Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Florida

Gatorade Player of the year

Robert Calazans

Midfielder/forward
MANDARIN HS
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

33

Goals

14

Assists
“Robert is a special player. He’s quick, works hard, loves the game and has all the markings of a quality player. I believe that his team’s success these last two seasons speaks to Robert’s character as much as it does his soccer skill. It’s rare that a young man has both, and I couldn’t be happier that such a deserving accolade be awarded to a player of  Robert’s ilk.”
Fred Hallet
Head Coach - Nease High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7, 125-pound senior midfielder and forward led the Mustangs to a 16-5-2 record and the Class 6A state final this past season. Calazans scored 33 goals and passed for 14 assists, recording a goal and an assist in his final game, a 3-2 loss to Sunlake High. A Times Union First Team selection, he was also the NewsforJax and Class 6A Player of the Year. 

Academic Achievement

Calazans has maintained a 3.48 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer on scholarship at the University of North Florida this fall.

Exemplary Character

Calazans has volunteered locally on behalf of his church community as part of multiple initiatives to support those in need. He has also donated his time with the Jacksonville Parks and Rec department, helping to keep the city clean and preserve nature in the area.