Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU.....Probablestarter on the back line.....Strong leg.....Standoutdefender....Physically big.....A real student of the game.

PERSONAL: Born Thiago Nogveika Gaglianone inSão Paulo, Brazil.....Attended Pueri Domus inBrazil.....Later attended Montverde Academy in Florida where heplayed under coach Michael Potempa (former Clemson player andcoach) and alongside current FMU teammate LeonardoChaves.....Montverde crowned 2011 national champs by ESPNRISE/Powerade with 26-0-1 record.....Nickname is Thi.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wantedto be when you grew up:soccer player.....Favorite Athlete:KellySlater.....Favorite Movie:The Guardian.....Favorite TVShow:Prison Break.....Favorite Food:Temaki (JapaneseFood).....Favorite Website:facebook.....What’s in Your CDPlayer/iPOD:Jack Johnson.....Favorite Thing About FMU:teammates.....Hobbies: Surf.....Interesting Notes: NationalChampion in 2011 with Montverde Academy.