Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning player.....Conference Carolinas Fall Academic All-Conference Team 2023....Missed the 2022 season with an injury....Transfer from Brevard College, where he played the 2021 and 2020 seasons....Also attended Underwood University in Suwanee, Ga.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (spring)...Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (spring).

BC: 2-time USA South Conference second-team All-West Division Team.....In 2021, played in 15 matches (14 starts) with one goal and one assist on 37 shots....Tallied match-winning goal at LaGrance College (10-23-21)....As a freshman in 2021, started all nine matches with one assist and eight shots....Helped Tornados win the USA South West Division title....Named Outstanding Freshman of the Year.

PERSONAL:

• Born in Paulínia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Graduate of Padre Jose Narciso 
• Nicknames are Wendin and Lima 

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional soccer player
• How you got your nickname: My friends
• Favorite Fictional Character: Harry Potter
• Favorite Athlete: Ronaldinho
• Favorite Sports Team: Corinthians
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Bible
• Favorite Food: Japanese
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Brazil
• Favorite Musical Artist: Mc Hariel
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The campus
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Working out
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Improve my performance every game, and help the team to win the conference and fight to the nationals
• Why you first chose your sport: Since I remember myself as a kid, I have loved soccer
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Keep yourself and your teammates with a cool head when you are losing an important game
• Interesting Notes: I have a beautiful 4-year-old son in Brazil; 2-time USA South Conference All-West Division second-team selection; Outstanding Freshman of the Year in 2021 at Brevard