Ramadan Bayyan is a good defender.
He's a good midfielder.
He's a good striker, too.
The Cherry Hill West senior can play anywhere on the soccer field. His versatility is a big reason the Lions are a serious contender for the Olympic Patriot title as well as the South Jersey Group 4 crown.
Question: Do you take pride in your ability to play different positions?
Answer: I do. That's the thing that I'm probably best known for. I like the challenge of playing different positions.
Q: What do you like best about soccer?
A: Of all the sports I've played, it's the one where you are always doing something. You always have to be moving on the field. It's such a challenging game.
Q: Do you hope to play college soccer?
A: I will be playing college soccer.
Q: What schools are you considering?
A: Salisbury is the main one right now. Chestnut Hill is another one and Temple.
Q: Do you know what you'd like to study?
A: I have a lot of interest in psychology. I think I'd like to study Forensic Psychology.
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: Mostly rap.
Q: Got a favorite artist right now?
A: Big Sean.
Q: Who would you say has been the most influential person in your life?
A: In my life, it's my mom (Karen Bayyan). In my athletic career, probably my high school coach Dan Butler.
Q: What's the best thing about Cherry Hill West soccer?
A: Just the way we play as a team. I've known all these kids a long time. We're a close team and Butler is a great coach.
Q: How far can West go this season?
A: We can go really far. If we play to our potential, we can be Top 5 in South Jersey.
Contact staff writer Phil Anastasia at 856-779-3223, panastasia@phillynews.com, or @PhilAnastasia on Twitter.
