St. John's University Athletics
2026 Men's Soccer Roster
Thursday, November 20
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Jersey Number 4
Issa Atcha Yaya
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- DEF
- Hometown:
- Accra, Ghana
- High School:
- Martin Luther King (N.Y.)
- Prev School:
- Central Valley Fuego
Before St. John’s: Played the last two seasons with Central Valley Fuego FC in the United Soccer League One (USL1) beginning in 2024, where he was coached by former U.S. Men’s National Team standout Jermaine Jones… Spent time with the New York Red Bulls Development Academy… Played two years in Germany with SG Undertath… Led Martin Luther King High School in Manhattan to a New York City Championship in 2021
Personal: Born in Accra, Ghana and grew up in the Bronx… Son of his father Issa Yaya… Has two siblings Issa Yaya and Annie… Intends to study physical therapy at St. John’s… Favorite foods are fried yams and suya… Favorite sports team is Chelsea
Personal: Born in Accra, Ghana and grew up in the Bronx… Son of his father Issa Yaya… Has two siblings Issa Yaya and Annie… Intends to study physical therapy at St. John’s… Favorite foods are fried yams and suya… Favorite sports team is Chelsea