Mamadou Guirassy Stands Out in MLS Combine Performance Tests

NJIT's Mamadou Guirassy placed in the top four in two-out-of-three categories in performance testing at the 2018 Adidas MLS Player Combine at Orlando City Stadium.

Guirassy tied for fourth in the speed test (30-meter dash) at 3.93 seconds and power test (vertical jump) at 31.5 inches.

While they're less important than a player's technical and tactical ability and overall makeup, some clubs do find value in the performance tests, particularly in the later rounds of the SuperDraft.

Teams typically don't have as much information on potential third- and fourth-round selections as they do for top prospects, but the results give them a baseline measure of athleticism for every player.

Guirassy will continue to showcase his talents in front of representatives of all 23 MLS clubs.

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