Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....Transfer from ASA College-Miami, where he played his freshman and sophomore seasons....Junior college teammate of Maximiliano Rocco.

PERSONAL:

• Born Gonzalo Garcia Olveira in La Plata (Buenos Aires), Argentina
• A graduate of Escuela Media No. 7 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nickname is Peluche

PERSONAL FAVORITIES:

• Favorite Athlete:  Leonel Messi
• Favorite Sports Team:  Boca Juniors
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Gladiator
• Favorite Food: Milanesa con pure
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Uruguay
• Instagram Account: gonzagarcia45
• Your Motivation Music: La ilusion que me condena, From PIER
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Basketball
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To win the conference and national championships
• Why you first chose your sport: I was born with it practically, I started paying it when I was 5 years old
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Still improving my confidence within the game
• Interesting Notes: Atletico accomplishment: All-Region 8 First-Defense team; played NPSL with Storm FC during the 2018 season and South Florida champion with Boca Raton FC in 2019