Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterman....Started 8 matches in goal in 2024....Recorded 20 saves, a 0.93 goals against average, and a .741 save percentage....Posted a 5-2-1 mark in goal....Complete-match shutout at Barton on 10-23-24....Transfer from Northeastern State University, where he played one season....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2024 (fall), 2025 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2024 (fall), 2025 (spring).

NSU:  2023 GAC/MIAA first-team All-Conference selection....All-Region squad....Played in 17 matches and recorded an 0.84 goals against average over 1499 minutes....Registered 63 saves....Led conference with eight shutouts....Save percentage of .818....Earned Conference Co-Keeper of the Week honors once....International Student Organization at NSU....Academic Dean’s List.

PERSONAL:

• Born in Lima, Peru
• Graduate of Alexander von Humboldt Schule
• Played on the U-15 and U-17 Peruvian National Soccer Team
• Claimed the U-16 Peru Championship in 2017 in the Copa Federation
• Nicknames are Mandi and Iancito

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Soccer player
• How you got your nickname: My family and friends
• Favorite Fictional Character:  Iron Man
• Favorite Athletes:  Manuel Neuer and Russell Westbrook
• Favorite Sports Team:  FC Bayern München
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Creed
• Favorite Food:  Ceviche peruano
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Rio de Janeiro
• Favorite Musical Artists:   Bad Bunny, Future
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The soccer team
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Hiking
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win the conference along with my teammates
• Why you first chose your sport:  I’ve played soccer since I have a memory
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Being consistent
• Interesting Notes: Member of U-17 Peru National Team; 2023 CCA All-Region first team