Coaches' Comments: Manuel is a tremendous ball winner, fierce competitor and a strong leader. Athletic, fast and good in the air especially on restarts, he will be an impact defensive player on the Mavericks' back line in 2011.

Before Mercy: Transferred from Boro of Manhattan CC, where he played soccer...Played on Kosova Club Team (Bronx, N.Y.)...Named captain his senior year at Cardinal Hayes High School...All-CUNY selection at BMCC...Captain on the BMCC soccer team...Helped BMCC win the CUNYAC Championship.

Personal: Born in Barranquilla, Colombia...Son of Manuel and Rubby...Has two brothers, Juan (27) and Jorge (25) and one sister, Mary (22)...Majoring in Education and minoring in Spanish.

Career totals:
GP-GS: 17-17
G: 0
A: 2
PTS: 0
SOG: 2
GW: 0 

Game highs:
G: 0
A: 2 - v. Saint Anselm Sept. 10, 2011