Luis Alberto Valiente Pedraza '24 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing soccer since I was five years old. I have always aspired to play at a high level, but without leaving my studies aside. So playing at a college level is perfect for me. The level of college sports in the United States, in my opinion, is the best in the world, so being able to play in college would be an incredible experience that would completely change my life.

I play mainly as a midfielder. I have great ball control, as well as a good game idea. Mentally I am a strong and consistent person who strives every day to improve. I consider that I am an important part of the teams in which I play, not only for my sports skills, but also for the support I can give to the team, as I always try to support and encourage my teammates to give 100% and improve day by day. That's why I've been captain of many of the teams I've played on. I am also very coachable, as I always welcome different comments that make me grow as a person and player. Also I always try to be one of the hardest training players of the team.

At school. I am a dedicated student who tries my best to maintain a good GPA and grades. I have studied in Mexico most of my life, except for my last year of high school, which I had the opportunity to play and study in the United States, specifically at Vermont Academy boarding school. Outside of school, I own a clothing store, which I opened 6 months ago here in Puebla. And also some days I work helping in my dad's company.

I want to go to a university that will help me improve both as an athlete and as a student. I want to find the right university for me, one that has a high level of sports and academics that will require me to do my best.