Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:   First-year player at FMU....Appeared in 5 matches with 2 starts in 2024....Registered one shot (at Clayton State on 9-7-24)....Transfer from Northwestern College in Iowa, where he played three seasons....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2024 (fall), 2025 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2024 (fall), 2025 (spring).

NC:  In 2023, earned honorable mention All-Conference accolades....NAIA Scholar-Athlete....CSC Academic All-District Team....Started 18 of his 20 games played....Recorded 2 goals and 1 assist on 14 shots (6 shots on goal)....Did not play in 2022 due to an injury....NAIA Scholar-Athlete....In 2021, garnered second-team All-Conference honors….Started 21 matches for the Red Raiders….Netted two goals to go with two assists….NAIA Scholar-Athlete...In 2020, Appeared in 14 matches, starting nine….Recorded two assists.

PERSONAL:

• Born in Chioggia, Italy
• Graduate of Liceo G. Veronese High School
• Completed his club career with Piouese S.S.D.AR.L
• Helped lead his team to several league and cup titles
• Selected to the All-Region team
• Nickname is Ciccio

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Football player
• How you got your nickname:  My parents called me that
• Favorite Fictional Character:  The Lion King
• Favorite Athlete:  Kobe Bryant
• Favorite Sports Team:  Inter
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  The Gladiator
• Favorite Food:  Carbonara
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Sardinia
• Favorite Musical Artist:  Aventura
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The soccer team
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Do great in academics, sport, and meet new friends
• Why you first chose your sport:  I have always kicked everything
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Support my teammates in difficult circumstances