Alexis Xinol '22 Recruiting Profile

It may seem crazy to single out one moment in life and label it decisive, but sports have always been a high priority in my life. In particular, when it comes to soccer, I've been lucky to be surrounded by individuals who enjoy it and play it since I was a youngster.  Messi and Neymar, two of my favorite soccer players, have inspired me as well since their careers began in poverty, which I find intriguing. It reminds me that if players like Messi and Neymar can do it, so can anyone else. The moral of the tale is that, coming from a passionate football family , I decided to give it a go when the time came. I didn’t fall in love with football because that's how everyone puts it; rather, I had a fanatical emotion about it. I felt free the moment I stepped on to the pitch, it was almost like a form of therapy for me, since I was able to relieve some stress by playing with the ball. For a long time, my ambition has been to play professional football, regardless of the team, but I simply want to enjoy playing the sport I love. I’m aware that there are several options to be taken, I know it won't be easy, and there will be a lot of competition but sometimes it's not about the skills or the money you have, but rather the work and time you put in. In the long run, the effort I put in will be worth the cost in the future.