7 Javier Puga
7 - Javier Puga
Height: 5-10
Weight: 160
Year: So.
Hometown: Blue Bell, PA
High School: Wissahickon
Position: M
Major: Business
Parents: Alvaro Puga & Kristin Fulmer

Sophomore (2012):

Puga played in 10 games during his sophomore season, making one start.  He took four shots during the season, including a pair during Emory's NCAA Tournament second-round game against Messiah College.  One of his shots during the year was on goal.

Freshman (2011):

Puga was a key piece of the Emory offensive attack during his freshman campaign, appearing in all 18 games and making nine starts.  He ended the year with two goals and three assists for seven points, including an assist on the game-winning goal against Virginia Wesleyan College on September 16th, as part of a three-point game.  His first collegiate goal came during a 3-2 Emory loss to Roanoke College, earning him a selection to the Roanoke Invitational all-Tournament Team.  Puga added assists against Rowan University and Berry College, both Emory victories.  He ended his inaugural campaign as an Eagle with 22 shots, seven of which were on goal.

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2011 18 9 2 3 7
2012 10 1 0 0 0
Totals 28 10 2 3 7

For complete career statistics, click here.

Honors:

2011 Roanoke Invitational All-Tournament Team

Prior to Emory:

Played on the Wissahickon High School soccer team for four seasons, servings as the team captain during his senior year... Was named to the all-conference first team his junior and senior seasons... Scored nine goals and assisted on 10 others during his senior campaign... Coached by Stuart Malcolm... Played club soccer for coaches Rob Poli and Albert Prickett, helping the team to a National and Regional Championship in 2011, and State Championships in 2010 and 2011.

Personal:

Born June 21, 1993.

Why he chose Emory:

"I chose Emory for the great soccer program, the campus, and the academics."