While there are certainly some that are getting headlines for the Charleston Battery this season – led by USL Golden Boot co-leader Ataulla Guerra and his 10 goals – there might not be anyone more important to the club’s success this season than central midfielder Tah Anunga, whose ability to do a lot at a high level has been crucial in all areas of the field for Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser’s side.

Now in his second season with the Battery, Anunga has proven not only to be a ball-magnet in front of the Battery’s back line but has also shown tremendous range of distribution and an understanding of when to join the attack that has made the 21-year-old one of the breakthrough players in the league. Anunga leads the league in possession recoveries among outfield players by a very wide margin and also in tackles won and has favorable numbers in comparison to more high-profile players at his position around the league.