Henrique Cruz

Height:
6-1
Weight:
171
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Fortaleza, Brazil
High School:
St. Benedict's Prep (NJ)

2019: Appeared in 12 matches for the Zips, including seven starts...ranked fourth on the team in assists (2), while finishing rookie campaign with two points on 11 shots, including two on goal...collected first collegiate point on David Egbo’s tally in a 2-1 setback against No. 3 Stanford (Sept. 2), while also making the initial start of his collegiate career...also tallied an assist on an Egbo goal in a 3-0 victory over SIU Edwardsville (Oct. 25)...posted a season-high three shots at No. 14 Maryland (Sept. 13), while also recording two versus Bowling Green (Oct. 12).

PRIOR TO AKRON: Helped his St. Benedict's Prep (N.J.) squad capture back-to-back national and New Jersey State Prep A titles in 2017 and 2018, respectively, including posting a perfect 18-0 mark in 2018...played at St. Benedict's Prep under the tutelage of former Zips' men's soccer player Clint Caso, who is an assistant coach with the program...won a Champion Brazil Cup title in 2012 with his U-13 Ceara Sporting Club squad in addition to state titles in 2012 and 2014 with his U-13 and U-15 teams, respectively.

PERSONAL: Majoring in sport management...son of Epitacio and Fabiola Cruz.