Kristian Javier facts for kids
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kristian F. Javier Samuel | ||
Date of birth | 6 April 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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Grove Soccer United | ||
Youth career | |||
–2013 | Brussels | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2015 | LaGrange Panthers | 27 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016 | Peachtree City MOBA | 1 | (0) |
2018 | Peachtree City MOBA | 2 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Lionsbridge | ||
2020–2024 | AC Commonwealth | ||
2024– | Grove Soccer United | ||
International career‡ | |||
United States U18 | |||
United States U20 | |||
2016– | British Virgin Islands | 28 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:17, 21 March 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2025 |
Kristian F. Javier Samuel (born on April 6, 1996) is a talented footballer. He was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Kristian plays as a Midfielder for Grove Soccer United. He also represents the British Virgin Islands national team.
Early Life and Growing Up
Kristian Javier was born in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. He spent his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. His father is from the Dominican Republic. His mother is from the British Virgin Islands.
Playing Soccer
Kristian played soccer for Brussels at the DODDS (Department of Defense Dependents Schools) European Championships. He was even named the boys' soccer athlete of the year there. After that, he moved back to America. He played college soccer for two seasons at LaGrange College.
Club Teams
After college, Kristian joined a team called Peachtree City MOBA. This team was part of the Premier Development League. He played a few games for them in 2016 and 2018. Later, he played for Lionsbridge FC from 2019 to 2020. He then joined AC Commonwealth, playing with them until 2024. Since 2024, Kristian has been playing for Grove Soccer United.
Playing for His Country
Kristian Javier also plays for the British Virgin Islands national team. He made his first game for the national team in 2016. This was during a qualification match for the 2017 Caribbean Cup. The team played against Martinique. As of October 2024, Kristian has played 28 games for his country. He scored his first goal for the British Virgin Islands on October 9, 2024. This goal was against St. Kitts & Nevis during a CONCACAF Nations League game.