Christian Rodriguez, Soccer Player

Ever since he was 6 years old, Christian Rodriguez fantasized of becoming a professional soccer player.

“My dream would be to play on the Uruguay national team in the world cup,” said Rodriguez.

The South Broward High School senior is a key player on the schools renowned soccer team. His two best friends Renzo and Jose also play on the team with him.

His daily routine is based on soccer. He trains almost every day with his travel team Ives FC. Not only is he a great soccer player, but also a great student. His favorite class is math.

He loves his mom’s home-made meals, one of his favorites is rice, beans, and chicken. On the weekends he likes to spend his time with his girlfriend Yazmin Marino who is a junior here at South Broward.

Rodriguez has a brother named Mathias that graduated last year from South Broward. He is now in the military and Rodriguez misses him everyday.

“I miss my brother even though he could get annoying sometimes” said Rodriguez, with a smirk on his face.