Chris Christian (soccer)

Chris Christian

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Christian
Date of birth	March 27, 1989
Place of birth	New York, New York, United States
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Defender, Defensive Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Sacramento Republic
Number	8
Youth career
2007–2010	Villanova Wildcats
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009	New Jersey Rangers	2	(0)
2010–2011	Central Jersey Spartans	17	(3)
2012–2013	Motor Lublin
2013–2014	Liberty Professionals
2015	Atlanta Silverbacks	2	(1)
2015	→ Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)	5	(0)
2016–	Sacramento Republic	28	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 11, 2016.

Christopher "Chris" Christian (born March 27, 1989) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sacramento Republic FC in the United Soccer League.^[1]

Career

College and Amateur

Christian played four years of college soccer at Villanova University between 2007 and 2010.^[2] While at college, Christian also appeared for USL PDL sides New Jersey Rangers and Central Jersey Spartans.^[3]

Professional

After time in Poland and Ghana, Christian signed with NASL side Atlanta Silverbacks on March 17, 2015.^[4] On August 7, 2015, Christian moved to United Soccer League side Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan.^[5]

On January 25, 2016, Sacramento Republic FC signed Christian while a free agent after his time with Colorado Springs.

References

1. "Sacramento Republic FC Sign Defender Chris Christian". sacrepublicfc.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
2. http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/christian_chris00.html
3. http://soccerstats.us/bios/chris-christian/
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-05. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
5. http://switchbacksfc.com/sfc-is-proud-to-introduce-nasl-loanee-chris-christian/