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Umberto Pelà

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Position
5'11''
Height
165 lbs.
Weight
Sophomore
Class
Milan, Italy
Hometown
International School of Milan
High School
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Umberto Pelà - Men's Soccer - Virginia Cavaliers

2023

  •  Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
  • Started in 18 games
  • Averaged 76 minutes per game
  • Named to 2023 All-ACC Academic team
  • Recorded game-tying assist against Pittsburgh

2022
• Appeared in four games making one start
• Played 71 minutes in Virginia’s opening match against Xavier (8/25/22)
• Named to the 2022-23 ACC Honor Roll

Prep
• Played club soccer for Como 1907
• Named to the U16 and U17 Lombardy All-Region Team
• #1 ranked midfielder of the Lombardy Region
• First professional call up for Como 1907 at 17-years-old in Italy’s Second Division (Serie B)

Personal
• From Milan, Italy
• Attended the International School of Milan
• Son of Nicola Pelá and Francesca Marinelli
• Has two siblings, Rocco and Vittoria
• Enrolled in College of Arts and Sciences