Sebastien Aranda '25 Recruiting Profile

My name is Sebastien Aranda and my love for soccer began when my pre-school teacher gave me a soccer ball to run out my energy.  I was insistent on playing soccer from that day forward and that is where my journey began.  I started at 4 years old and quickly transitioned to competitive soccer at 5 years old. 

I started as a defender and then as a goalkeeper for several years as my primary position.  That prepared me to understand the importance of mental strength and resilience as I progressed through the competitive levels of playing.  My journey took another turn at U13 as I began the shift to a field player.  At the end of my U16 season, I wanted to be challenged and be in an environment where I could focus on my skills and future goals.  With the support of my parents I moved to Valencia, Spain to live in a residential academy for my Junior year of high school (2023/2024).  

Competitive soccer involved a large amount of team travel, and this has prepared me to meet the demands and expectations of thriving in an overseas environment while maintaining my schooling.  A soccer journey is filled with its respective highs and lows, and with that I have learned to be resilient, a team player, emotionally mature, while valuing camaraderie and sportsmanship.  I hope to continue my soccer journey playing at the college level while pursuing an education in Engineering.