New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics

Prior to NJIT: Joins the Highlanders from Ramat Hasharon, Israel, where he attended Hila High School and competed for FC Hod Hasharon in Israel's U-19 Youth League under coach Eithan Tiker.  Prior to arriving at NJIT, he spent four seasons at Northern Kentucky University, appearing in 39 career matches with 24 starts. During the 2025 season, he served as team captain for the Norse, appearing in 16 matches with 13 starts while logging 961 minutes. In 2024, he appeared in 17 matches, making nine starts and tallying three assists. He saw action in three matches during the 2023 campaign and appeared in four contests as a freshman in 2022, earning one start. He recorded his first collegiate assist in his debut against Southern Indiana on the game-winning goal and made his first collegiate start against Xavier University. Over his collegiate career, he has established himself as a dependable midfielder and proven leader with extensive NCAA Division I experience.

Personal: Itay Shimon Soffer. ... son of Nir and Revital Soffer. ... graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Management at NJIT, he brings valuable collegiate experience and leadership to the program.