Christian Martinez '23 Recruiting Profile

Hello!  My name is Christian Martinez and I have played soccer since the age of 6.  Currently I play club soccer for KC Fusion and high school varsity soccer for Olathe Northwest High School in Olathe, Kansas.  During my time playing soccer I have had the opportunity to experience a high level of competition.  I have traveled across the country with my club team and have experienced national competition format in various tournaments from state and regional qualifiers.  I have seen my skillset both grow and improve as a player.  I started off playing Left Forward with my club, being left footed, and as my career has progressed I have been moved to Left Back.  Currently I play Left Forward for my high school team and Left Back for my club team, which has provided me the versatility to move up and down the field.  A previous coach told me my understanding of both offensive and defensive positions would make me a better player as I can move from offense to defense seamlessly.  I thoroughly enjoy the team concept of soccer as I thrive playing my teammates through with a long ball or cross.  I take pride in my ability to read the field as I find the open lanes.  I have grown to understand the importance of leadership from the defender position and helping my teammates react to counters, as well as give encouragement during intense matches.  As I get older, I realize the importance of not only being a leader and good teammate on the field, I also understand the importance of being one off the field.  Recently I felt a desire to give back to my community and I have volunteered at a local homeless shelter, Project 1020, serving meals.  Real life concepts are very much in play both on and off the field.  I have a personnel goal of making myself and teammates better on and off the field.  I look forward to playing soccer after high school and be the best player, teammate, student, friend, and community leader I can be.  I both love and respect the game of soccer as it prepares me for life.

Christian Martinez