Outlook

Christian Martinez is a left foot left back who possesses the ability to read the field and find the open lanes … Was a big-time get … Technical player who needs to add some muscle … Gifted athlete who can get up and down the field.

Freshman Year 2023

Played in 18 matches, 16 in the starting lineup … Was part of a defensive unit that four shutouts and a goals against average of 1.47, second-best in the conference and 33^rd in the NJCAA.

High School

Was a three-year starter and four-time letter winner for coach Chris Graham at Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe, Kan. … Graduated 2023 … Was a three-time All-Sunflower League first-team selection … Garnered Kansas 6A All-State first-team his junior and senior seasons … Also earned All-Kansas City Metro honorable mention as a junior and senior … Was on the Bimbo National All-America Watch List as a junior and was listed as one of 25 players in Kansas 6A to watch in 2022 by the Kansas State High School Activities Association … Tallied seven goals and a school record 14 assists for 28 points as a senior … Led the team in assists and was second in goals scored and points … Had a goal and three assists in a 10-0 win at Eudora (9-12-22) … Provided the assist on all four scores in a 4-3 victory over Lawrence (10-11-22) … Had five goals and five assists for 15 points his junior year while helping the Ravens finish 14-4-1 record and a state quarterfinal appearance … Finished with four goals and four assists for 12 points as a sophomore … Closed out his career with 16 goals and 23 assists for 55 points … Also played for KC Fusion form 2010-23 coached by Tug McTighe, Jason Pendleton and Carlos Rodriguez … Won State Cups in 2021 and 2022 and MWC Championships in 2022 and 2023.

Personal

Born Christian Anthony Martinez on December 12, 2004, in Olathe, Kan. … Son of Frank Martinez and Jamie Brown … Has a sister Isabela … Majoring in human biology … Career ambition is to be a dentist … Volunteered at a local homeless shelter, Project 1020, serving meals … Also recruited by Baker University, Central Methodist University and Kansas City Kansas Community College … Has a hobby of collecting sport cards … Favorite foods are steak and Mexican food … Favorite fast food restaurant is Taco Bell … Favorite restaurant is Hereford House … Favorite TV show is Ted Lasso … Enjoys the Marvel movies … Favorite sports movies are Hustle and Creed … Favorite actor is Jason Sudeikis … Favorite music entertainer is Morgan Wallen … Favorite cartoon character is Sponge Bob Square Pants … Favorite athletes are professional footballers Christiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish … Favorite sports teams are Manchester United and Las Vegas Raiders … Greatest sport moment was setting he school record for assists in a single season … A notable alumnus from his school is NBA center Willie Cauley-Stein.