Anton Khelil, a senior midfielder for the University of North Florida, has earned a spot on the 2026 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Positional Players to Watch List for Midfielders, a preseason acknowledgment that highlights the nation’s most promising collegiate talent.
A Milestone for North Florida Soccer
The announcement underscores Khelil’s rapid ascent after a 2025 campaign in which he captured the ASUN Player of the Year award, led the Ospreys to a conference title and an NCAA Tournament berth, and contributed three goals with three assists while helping the team record a program‑record nine shutouts.
Coaches and analysts note that his unanimous first‑team All‑ASUN selection and a United Soccer Coaches All‑Atlantic nod reflect not only individual brilliance but also the growing competitiveness of the ASUN Conference on the national stage.
Khelil’s recognition comes alongside fellow Osprey Luciano Natoli, a redshirt senior goalkeeper who also appears on the watch list, illustrating the program’s depth across both defensive and midfield positions.
The Hermann Trophy, presented annually by the Missouri Athletic Club, will reveal its 2026 recipients on January 8, 2027, in St. Louis, where the national player of the year will be crowned.