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2023 Men's Soccer Roster

16 Herman Fernandez

  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 175
  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Mass Communications
  • Hometown Sogamoso, Colombia
  • Highschool Liceo Cooperativo Campestre
  • Twitter herman_esteban
  • Instagram hermanfer14

Biography

FMU:  Returning letterman and starter....Appeared in 15 matches in 2022 and made 11 starts....Compiled 1 goal, 1 assist, and 7 shots (4 on target)....Scored in 3-1 win over North Greenville (9-24-22)....Averaged 61 minutes per match....Helped anchor a defense that allowed just 19 goals in 19 matches....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2024....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2022 (fall), 2023 (spring, fall)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022 (fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring).

PERSONAL:
  • Born in Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia
  • Graduate of Liceo Cooperativo Campestre, where he played for coach Sebastian Plazas
  • Nickname is Fercho
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
  • As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Soccer player
  • How you got your nickname: Some teammates call me Fer by my last name, and finally they prefer Fercho, also my family use this nickname
  • Favorite Fictional Character: Spiderman
  • Favorite Athlete: Xabi Alonso
  • Favorite Sports Team: Real Madrid
  • Favorite Movie or TV Show: One Piece
  • Favorite Food: Hamburger
  • Favorite Vacation Spot: Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia
  • Favorite Musical Artist: Melendi
  • Favorite Thing About FMU: Hartzler Soccer Field
  • Favorite Off-Field Activity: Playing video games
  • Goals for Upcoming Season: Win the conference title and play in the NCAA tournament; do my best for the team and improve my level every day
  • Why you first chose your sport: Because my father loves soccer
  • Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Being mentally strong during injuries
  • Interesting Notes: I try to be always be patient; I always find a way to solve everything
  • Brush With Greatness: I was runner-up in a tournament with the team I played with my last U20 season, in which we competed against the academies of the professional teams

Statistics

Season:
2023

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Historical Player Information

  • 29

    2022Freshman

    D/MF
    5'11" 173 lbs
    29
  • 16

    2023Sophomore

    D/MF
    5'10" 175 lbs
    16