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Alex Vedamanikam - Men's Soccer - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
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Alex Vedamanikam

Position

Forward

Height

5-11

Weight

160 lbs.

Class

Fr.

Hometown

Albuquerque, N.M.

Previous School

Real Salt Lake Academy

High School

Mission Heights Preparatory

Vedamanikam signed a professional contract to play for Eintracht Braunschweig of the Second Bundesliga in Germany.

FRESHMAN (2017): Played in 16 games for the Lobos, starting in seven … tallied one goal and two assists for four points … had eight shots, three on-goal … played in 523 minutes.

CLUB: Kicked off his playing career with local ties as he was invited to New Mexico Rush Select in 2014 and 2015 … leading goal scorer for New Mexico Rush Nike 99 in 2012 when his squad won the state cup … selected as one of the top 18 players in Region IV as a member of the Olympic Development Program (ODP) in 2013-14.

INTERNATIONAL: Spent three years with Real Salt Lake Academy … accumulated 45 goals and 17 assists from 2014-17 … also participated in the U.S. Men’s National Team U18 National Team Camp in January 2016.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played soccer for Mission Heights Preparatory where he helped lead his squad to the conference championship … principle list recipient.

PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 21 … favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo.