FMU: First-year player at FMU.....Probable starter on the back line.....Strong leg.....Standout defender....Physically big.....A real student of the game.

PERSONAL: Born Thiago Nogveika Gaglianone in São Paulo, Brazil.....Attended Pueri Domus in Brazil.....Later attended Montverde Academy in Florida where he played under coach Michael Potempa (former Clemson player and coach) and alongside current FMU teammate Leonardo Chaves.....Montverde crowned 2011 national champs by ESPN RISE/Powerade with 26-0-1 record.....Nickname is Thi.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:soccer player.....Favorite Athlete:Kelly Slater.....Favorite Movie:The Guardian.....Favorite TV Show:Prison Break.....Favorite Food:Temaki (Japanese Food).....Favorite Website:facebook.....What’s in Your CD Player/iPOD:Jack Johnson.....Favorite Thing About FMU: teammates.....Hobbies: Surf.....Interesting Notes: National Champion in 2011 with Montverde Academy.