As a Junior (2011)
Played in all 17 of PLNU’s matches with 13 starts… Took 15 shots during the season, 10 of which were on goal… Scored two goals and notched two assists to register six points… Scored the lone goal in the Loma’s 1-0 season-opening win over Menlo College on Aug. 25.
As a Sophomore (2010)
Saw action in 16 contests with 12 starts… took just four shots on the year, two of which were on goal… had one assist, on Sept. 11 against Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)... sat out 2009 with an injury.
As a Freshman (2008)
Started 15 games in his first season and played in all 18, primarily as a midfielder… had an assist at Biola (10/4) and vs. San Diego Christian (10/22).
Prior to PLNU
Led his prep squad to the CIF championship in 2006 scoring four goals in five playoff games to help his team win the title… played for Coach Rob Skinner… had eight goals and eight assists as a senior… club soccer team was Chivas USA… was English Student of the Year in 2007.
Personal
Born April 26, 1989, in Caracas, Venezuela… parents are Pedro and Maria… has a sister, Jenifer, and brother, Daniel… dad played soccer professionally for 15 years and was a member of the Venezuelan national team… likes sushi and the Batman movies… follows Real Madrid and is a fan of Zinedine Zidane… hobbies include surfing and playing the guitar… Niko is an engineering physics major.
