Defensive Dominance: Player of the Year Pacifique Ndayishimiye Joins the Annies
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DeKalb County United is thrilled to announce a massive addition to the backline for the 2026 season. West Aurora standout 🌽 and Lewis University center back Pacifique "Pas" Ndayishimiye has officially signed with the club.
Pas comes to the NIU Soccer Stadium boasting one of the most decorated high school careers in recent Illinois history. A two-time All-State selection and two-time Conference MVP, he capped off his career at West Aurora High School by being named the 2024 Beacon-News/Courier-News Boys Soccer Player of the Year and the Daily Herald All-Area Captain. Now patrolling the backline at the collegiate level for the Lewis Flyers, he is ready to bring that high-level defensive lock-down to DeKalb County. Â
When looking for a place to sharpen his game over the summer, the environment in DeKalb stood out immediately. "I chose DKCU for the atmosphere and the high level of competitiveness," Pas shared.
That competitive fire defines his style of play. A lifelong supporter of FC Barcelona, Pas models his game around tactical discipline and elite physical presence. He notes that making his collegiate debut and securing his first college minutes is a milestone he will never forget, a testament to the dedication that has driven his soccer journey so far.
"Fans can expect absolute passion and hard work from me every second I'm on the pitch this summer."
Off the field, Pas embraces a completely different pace. If someone were to follow him around for a full day, they would likely be shocked by how entirely spontaneous he is, thriving in a lifestyle where plans can change in the blink of an eye.
To ensure the locker room vibe matches his elite focus, we’ve added his go-to entrance anthem, "Pipe Down" by Drake, to the 2026 Pre-Game Playlist.
Welcome to the family, Pacifique!
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