Rotem Garama

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Ahiezer, Israel
Prev School:
Hapoel Ramat Hasharon
High School:
Makif Yehud

Biography

Prior to South Florida:
Competed at a high senior level in Israel while balancing mandatory military service…developed discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethic through the demands of service and competitive soccer…gained experience playing against older, physically developed opponents, sharpening his tactical understanding and versatility as both a left back and central midfielder…enters the collegiate level well-prepared for the physical and mental demands of Division I soccer.

High School:
Attended Makif Yehud in Yehud, Israel…graduated in 2022…combined academic responsibilities with advanced soccer development prior to transitioning into senior-level competition.

Get to Know Rotem

Son of Karin and Yaniv Garama…has two brothers, Tal and Ben, and one sister, Libi…brother Ben also played competitive soccer in Israel as a left back…enjoys watching Netflix and spending time at the beach…brings an international background shaped by military service and senior-level competition, providing maturity and leadership beyond his freshman status.