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	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 September 2015. † Appearances (goals)

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. http://www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com/roster/christopher-christian
5. http://switchbacksfc.com/sfc-is-proud-to-introduce-nasl-loanee-chris-christian/