Chris Christian
Chris Christian

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
West Orange, N.J.

High School:
West Orange

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 175

Position:
Defense/Midfield

Birthdate:
03/27/1989

2008

Will look to build on an exceptional freshman year ... Serves as a defensive anchor in the center of the `Cats defense ... Brings size and superb anticipation in front of the net ... Also contributes on offense on set pieces ... Unflappable under pressure.

2007

The only Villanova freshman to start all 20 games for the Wildcats ... Played every available minute in the center of the defense ... Was credited with an assist on a set piece on a Sean Mergenthal goal that lifted VU to a 1-0 win over Georgetown on Sept. 30 in Washington, D.C. ... Notched his first career goal in a 1-1 tie with Louisville in the regular season finale at the Soccer Complex.

PERSONAL

Stands 6-1 and weighs 180 pounds ... Born March 27, 1989 ... Parents are Ferdinand and Joyce Christian ... Siblings include Freddy (23), Michelle (27), and Adam (15) ... Coached by Doug Nevins at West Orange High School ... Named player of the year in Essex County in 2006 as well as first team all-state and regional All-American.

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