27	Zach Dobey
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Lombard, Ill. High School: Timothy Christian Height / Weight: 6-0 / 180 Position: Defender Club: Sockers FC

At a glance: Helped strengthened the Buckeye backfield as a rookie ... Part of a freshman class that saw significant playing throughout the 2011 season.

As a freshman (2011): One of two freshmen to see playing time in all 19 games, starting in 11 ... Helped staple a Buckeye defense shut out four opponents in its final eight matchups ... Also part of a backfield that held opponents to 20 goals in 18 regular-season matches, including just seven in the team's six Big Ten contests.

Prior to Ohio State: Played three years with the Sockers FC Academy team, helping lead them to the 2010 Academy Playoffs in Greensboro, N.C., in 2010 ... Named among the Men's Metro Soccer League "Top Talent" in three of his last four seasons.

Personal: Son of Vanessa and Steven Dobey ... Plans to graduate with a degree in environmental science ... Would like to one day become a catalyst in discovering new technologies involving natural resources ... Enjoys playing futsal, cycling and fitness training in his spare time ... Also plays drums and the guitar ... Lists playing in the Dallas Cup final in Pizza Hut Park Stadium as his greatest sports thrill ... The game lasted 120 minutes and his team won in penalties.