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2024 Men's Soccer Roster

28 Samuel Lopez

  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 155
  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Business
  • Hometown Cali, Colombia
  • Highschool Colegio La Arboleda
  • Instagram samuellopez1706

Biography

FMU:  Returning letterman....Appeared in 7 matches in 2024....Averaged 15.1 minutes per match....Also played with the FMU developmental team in 2024....Appeared in two matches in 2023....Recorded an assist at Chowan (10-28-23)....Registered two shots (both on target)....Assisted on match-winning score in 2024 Conference Carolinas Developmental Championship match....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2024 (spring, fall).

PERSONAL:
  • Born in Boca Raton, FL
  • Graduate of Colegio La Arboleda
  • Recipient of scholarship for best athlete in school (twice)
  • Nicknames are Huevito Acuña or Samu
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
  • As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional soccer player
  • How you got your nickname: My teammates used to call me like that because I am a very big fan of Argentina and in the last World Cup every day I was wearing an Argentinian shirt; and also because I play left back and very similar in my way of playing to Acuña
  • Favorite Fictional Character: Iron Man
  • Favorite Athlete: Messi
  • Favorite Sports Teams: Deportivo Cali and Fc Barcelona
  • Favorite Movie or TV Show: Fast and Furious 5
  • Favorite Food: My grandmother’s tamales
  • Favorite Vacation Spot: Meet new places with my family
  • Favorite Musical Artists: Bad Bunny, Eladio Carrion and Anuel AA
  • Favorite Thing About FMU: The soccer field
  • Favorite Off-Field Activities: Time with my family and friends; play FIFA in the PS5
  • Goals for Upcoming Season: I want to be a starter and the captain of the team; I want to help the team to win every game and every tournament we play, giving a good amount of assists and scoring goals; I want to have a high GPA too
  • Why you first chose your sport: Because of my brother and dad, but especially because of my brother because we as a family were always with him at every game he played as a child
  • Biggest mental challenge in your sport: To regain your level after a hard injury
  • Interesting Notes: I am always joking and smiling, and I also love music and I am very friendly

Statistics

Season:
2024

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Historical Player Information

  • 40

    2023Freshman

    D
    5'9" 156 lbs
    40
  • 28

    2024Sophomore

    D
    5'10" 155 lbs
    28