Name: Jesus Mariano Gonzalez Position: Mid-field Forward
Height: 5’10” Weight: 179 Birthday: 11/17/1985
Hometown: Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico
Last Club Played For: United
College: St. Catharines College 03-05
Club/Prep/High School: Shelby County High School
Personal: Son of Maria Elena & Mariano Gonzalez, of Shelbyville, KY. Jesus has two younger sisters, Martha & Lorena. He recently graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice & he graduated from Shelby County High School back in 2003.
Getting to know Jesus...
What is your favorite move on the field: bicycle kick
Favorite pre-game meal: redbull
Hobbies & Interests: soccer, traveling, criminal justice, being with family
What is your most memorable soccer moment: When we made it to state in highschool and I kicked the final pk and missed.
Who was your favorite coach and why?: Coach Kreso, from St. Catharines College, because he helped me develop into a better soccer player and to understand the importance of being coached.
What would you recommend to young players who want to become a professional athlete?: Never give up on your dreams, because if you work hard for your dreams, you will achieve them.
Best part about being a professional athlete: meeting new people and growing as a better soccer player
Favorite music group/artist: Belanova, Kanye West
Favorite movie: 300, Madagascar, Ice Age
A “funny human trick” you can do: pull my scalp back and forth
Someone you would like to meet: Kaka (brazilian soccer great)
Favorite movie quote: “I feel like a skunk in a small room.”
Where is your favorite vacation spot?: The beach in Florida
Biggest thrill in soccer: scoring a bicycle kick!
