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2025 Men's Soccer Roster

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1 Fernando Alves Schmelz

  • Hometown Lisbon, Portugal
  • High School CAISL
  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Entrepreneurship
  • Ht./Wt. 6-3 / 180
  • Position Goalkeeper

Biography

AS A FRESHMAN (2024):
  • All-MAAC Second Team (goalkeeper)
  • 1x MAAC Defensive Player of the Week
  • 1x MAAC Rookie of the Week
  • Played in and started 11 matches
  • Finished with a 5-5-3 record in net
  • Made a season-best six saves in a home shut out against Rider (Sep. 28)
BEFORE IONA:
  • Played for Portuguese National U18 and U20.
GET TO KNOW FERNANDO:
  • Hobbies outside of sports? Bodybuilding and music
  • Favorite Athlete: Manuel Neuer Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Favorite Food: Tough choice!
  • Nickname: Nando
  • Career Goals: Become pro soccer player.
  • Pregame Ritual: Pray and focus on  just having fun. 

Statistics

Season:
2025

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Historical Player Information

  • 1

    2024Freshman

    Goalkeeper
    6'3" 180 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2025Sophomore

    Goalkeeper
    6'3" 180 lbs
    1