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Virginia Commonwealth University

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2026 Men's Soccer Roster

11 Deniss Hayes

  • Position Forward
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 163
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Powhatan, Va.
  • Highschool Cosby

Biography

2025/SOPHOMORE
  • Made 11 starts in 13 appearances, had season cut short due to injury
  • Recorded 655 minutes on the pitch
  • Scored two goals and tallied an assist 
  • Logged an assist in Rams' 2-1 victory at No. 2 Clemson (Sept. 9)
  • First career goal was the game-winner at RV Penn, had a career-high three shots on goal and played the full 90 minutes (Sept. 12)
  • Scored in 2-2 draw against No. 4 Marshall (Sept. 24)
2024/FRESHMAN
  • Saw action in 9 games for the Rams 
  • Placed a shot on goal against George Mason, recording season-high 38 minutes (Nov. 2)
  • Played for a total of 177 minutes
PRIOR TO VCU
  • Four-year letterwinner at Cosby High School
  • As a senior, scored 26 goals and 11 assists, helping lead Cosby to an undefeated 22-0 record
  • Scored the game-winning goal that secured the 2024 VHSL Class 6 State Championship
  • Named to the Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro First Team
PERSONAL
  • Born July 24, 2005, in Riga, Latvia 
  • Son of Tammy Pool and Steve Hayes
  • Has four siblings; Yulia Hayes, Kirsten Pool, Deniss Hayes and Jordan Brea
  • Twin brother, Nikita, is also on the team
  • Sister, Yulia, played women's soccer at The Citadel
  • Go-to goal song is Forbid You To Forget by MACAN
  • Enjoys gaming on off-days
  • Favorite athlete is Neymar Junior
  • Majoring in business management

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2024Freshman

    Forward
    5'10" 148 lbs
    23
  • 23

    2025Sophomore

    Forward
    5'10" 148 lbs
    23
  • 11

    2026Junior

    Forward
    5'10" 163 lbs
    11