Alejandro Varela

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
6-1
Weight:
173
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
A Coruna, Spain
High School:
Liceo La Paz
Prev School:
Keiser University

2023: Appeared in 17 games for Akron, including earning 13 starts...recorded a goal on the campaign on the strength of 15 shots, including eight on goal...netted game-winning goal in 2-0 win over No. 11 Florida International (Sept. 11)...registered a season-best four shots, including three on net, in victory past DePaul (Oct. 7).

2023 ACCOLADES: A Third-Team All-BIG EAST selection.

PRIOR TO AKRON: Arrived at Akron after playing three seasons at Keiser University, where he appeared in 83 games, including 80 starts, and registered six goals and eight assists...helped the Seahawks capture the 2021 NAIA national title on the strength of a trio of regular-season titles and a pair of conference tournament crowns...a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-America and All-Region honoree, he garnered First-Team All-Sun Conference accolades three times as well as being tabbed an all-tournament selection three times.

PERSONAL: Majoring in sport science...son of Alberto Valera and Romina Sabio.