Durham, N.C.—Nico Macri Badessich is one of 11 newcomers to the Duke men’s soccer team for 2016. A native of Argentina who was born in Boston, Macri Badessich is a current member of Argentinos Juniors Academy, formerly the Boca Juniors Academy.
Nico Macri Badessich | St. Catherine’s Moorlands School | Argentinos Juniors Academy
Buenos Aires, Argentina | 6-1 | 175 | Midfield/Forward
Before Duke: Was a member of the St. Catherine’s Moorlands A-team throughout high school … Played for BAF Academy in 2014-15 and most recently is a member of the Argentinos Juniors Academy … Was the top scorer for the BAF Academy, averaging nearly one goal per game … Helped the team to a fourth-place finish in the LIDE tournament … Team Captain … The top scorer for the Argentinos Juniors … Also the league’s leading scorer with eight goals in just seven games … Still has five games left … Has helped team to fourth-place in league standings … Also a top athlete at St.