This Dayton native is on a worldwide list between LeBron James and Serena Williams. Here’s why.

Credit: Beverly Schaefer

Credit: Beverly Schaefer

A list was released recently of the top 20 tech-savvy athletes.

The list published by Sport Techie contains names like Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Rinaldo ... and Dayton-native Cameron Porter.

The Miami Valley School graduate was ranked on the list for receiving a computer science degree at Princeton (while playing soccer) and working as a software engineer for MLS Digital. Porter ranked No. 16, behind LeBron James and ahead of Serena Williams.

While most of the athletes that made the list are known for the social followings or their investments in tech companies, Porter works in tech and launched his own start-up as a junior in college.

Here are a five things to know about Cameron Porter:

Credit: Barbara J. Perenic

Credit: Barbara J. Perenic

1. He became a legend for the Montreal Impact

During his time with the Impact of Major League Soccer, Porter scored his first goal as a professional in a 2015 CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal.

Here's how it was described by ESPNFC:

By now, Porter's story has been told, one of a kid who only recently was studying for final exams at Princeton. Now the Ohio native has the distinction of scoring one of the most memorable goals in tournament history and certainly one of the most important goals for an MLS side in CCL history.

It was only 18 days later that he tore is ACL in a game, setting him on the bench for more than a year.

2. He was a standout before the MLS

Porter started playing soccer when he was 4 years old and was a good player throughout his teen years.

He committed to play for Princeton in 2010 and was named MVP of the Metro Buckeye Conference and D-III district player of the year at Miami Valley School.

3. Professional at Princeton

While playing soccer at Princeton, Porter originally planned to major in chemical engineering before taking several classes in computer science and changing majors. 

He ranks fourth all time points and goals at Princeton.

Before graduation, Porter helped build the startup Ivy Research Council as a technical consultant.

4. Engineering MLS digitial

When Porter tore his ACL, he started to look for something to do with his major. 

A mentor mentioned to him that MLS may have an advanced software engineering team and he started working with them.

5. Academically strong

Porter was salutatorian at the Miami Valley School, an economics tutor and an Academic All Ivy League recipient at Princeton.

He also learned French while recovering from his ACL injury.

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