Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A JUNIOR (2010)
Appeared in all 16 matches, starting in 14... Played on defense that shutout four opponents and held six others to one goal....Recorded an assist against Florida Southern (10/20/10), a long ball to Aly Hassan on the left side to score the second goal in the 80th minute…Fired off eight shots, three of which were on goal.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2009)
Played in 12 matches, starting in five of them...Recorded 626 minutes played as a defender...Took three shots, one of which was on goal...Scored the Sharks' second goal in an SSC Tournament game against Lynn (11/03/09)...Played on defense in NSU's shutout win against Florida Southern (9/30/09).

AS A REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008)
Season was limited to five matches due to injury...Played in 93 minutes, including a season high 70 vs. Saint Leo (11/4/08).

AS A FRESHMAN (2007)
Redshirted the 2007 season.

CAREER
Named Defensive Player of the Year for American Senior High School.

PERSONAL
Born in Medellin, Columbia...Sport and recreation management ajor...Aspires to finish his career and play professional soccer...Hobbies include playing soccer, going to the beach and hanging out with friends...Names Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite athlete...Lists Real Madrid as his favorite team...Named The Hangover as his favorite movie...Son of Jaime Rivera and Beatriz Jurado...Has two sisters, Melissa and Manuela...Cousin, Juan, played soccer for FIU.