Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  3-year returning starter....Taking advantage of the extra year granted by the NCAA because of the covid pandemic....Team MVP 2023....United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Team (third team) 2023....Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Southeast Region Team (first team) 2023....Conference Carolinas 2023 Defensive Player of the Year....Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (first team) 2023.....Received the school's Frankie Award for Male Athlete of the Year in 2024....Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 11-17, 2023)....Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (second-team) 2022....Strarted all 19 matches in 2022....Helped anchor a defense that allowed just 19 goals in 19 matches....Led all position players in minutes played (played all but 6 minutes)....Recorded 10 shots (3 on target)....Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (third-team) 2021....Appeared in 18 matches in 2021 with 17 starts....Helped team post 9 shutouts and a 1.01 GAA - 36th best in NCAA II....4th on the team in minutes played....PBC All-Tournament Team 2020....Played in all 11 matches (with 9 starts) in the covid-shortened and delayed 2020 season....Transfer from the Catholic University of Asunción (in Paraguay)....A defensive midfielder with good size....The staff saw him play live in Paraguay.....Will provide different options in the midfield, while also being a good defender.....Has experience playing with a very prestigious youth academy....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (fall), 2021 (spring), 2023 (fall)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (fall).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Asuncion, Paraguay
• A graduate of Goethe High School, where he played for coach Manuel Aldama
• Nickname is Seba

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional soccer player
• How you got your nickname: My friends called me like that
• Favorite Fictional Character: Batman
• Favorite Athletes: Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Busquets
• Favorite Sports Team: Olimpia
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Peaky Blinders
• Favorite Food: Asado - Milanesa
• Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach or farm
• Favorite Musical Artist: Kchiporros
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The nature around the campus and the friendly people
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Play tennis and watch movies
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Win the conference title, qualify for the NCAA Tournament, go as far as we can, and win the national title
• Why you first chose your sport: I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Regain confidence in difficult moments
• Interesting Notes: I like to help people, I am friendly and easygoing; Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (second-team) 2022; Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (third-team) 2021; PBC All-Tournament Team 2020