| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aaron John Godbolt | ||
| Date of birth | (1984-03-07)March 7, 1984 (age 41) | ||
| Place of birth | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2006 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | Austin Lightning | 8 | (0) |
| 2007 | Kansas City Wizards | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | Austin Aztex U23 | 9 | (2) |
| 2009 | Austin Aztex | 17 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 November 2009 | |||
Aaron John "A. J." Godbolt (born March 7, 1984) is an Americansoccer player, currently without a club.
Godbolt playedcollege soccer at theUniversity of Maryland from 2002 to 2006. Over five years he played in 60 matches, starting in 39 of them. He finished his career there with 2 goals and 19 assists. He played his club soccer for the Austin Capitals Soccer Club and the Longhorn Soccer Club, and also played two seasons forAustin Lightning in theUSL Premier Development League.
Godbolt was drafted in the third round, 32nd overall, by theKansas City Wizards in2007 MLS Supplemental Draft but was waived after one season without making a senior start, and subsequently signed for theAustin Aztex U23. Godbolt played 9 games and scored 2 goals for the Aztex in 2008, before graduating up to the seniorAustin Aztex team prior to its expansion into theUSL First Division in 2009.
He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Austin's USL1 season opener againstMinnesota Thunder.[1] He was released by the Aztex at the end of the 2009 season.[2]
Godbolt is the son of Michael "Bucky" Godbolt, a popular Austin sports radio personality on104.9 The Horn and formerUniversity of Texas running backs coach.
While attending the University of Maryland, A.J. helped train many youth teams including the Silver Spring Sharks.[3]