Getting to know...Pedro Fonseca

Each week we will be sitting down to get to know one of our Louisville men's soccer players. This week, we get to know Pedro Fonseca. He is a sophomore from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and a sports administration major. In two seasons with the Cardinals, the forward has scored three goals and added four assists. All five of his points in 2019 came during the postseason, including getting the assist on the game-winning goal at No. 18 UC Davis.

What is your favorite pump-up song?
Suavemente by Elvis Crespo

What is your favorite pregame meal?
Rice, salad and Salmon

Where is your favorite place you have competed?
Not better place than Lynn Stadium!!

Excluding your sport, what is your favorite sport to watch?
Basketball

What is your favorite movie?
Focus

What is a hobby that you have that most people do not know you have?
I love fishing

Do you have any pregame rituals?
At least 30 min nap + coffee after pre game meal

If you could pick any college to compete against, who would it be?
Definitely UK

Who is your hero/role model?
My mom

If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Brazilian steak, salad, rice and beans

What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo?
The giraffe

If you could go against anyone one-on-one, who would it be?
Louka Masset - "he can't guard me"

If you could see one artist in concert, who would it be?
Ed Sheeran

What is your favorite song to sing karaoke to?
Stay by Rihanna

What is one thing most people do not know about you?
I lived in Europe for 2 years before coming to the United States.

Besides your own, what is one sport you wish you were really good at?
Surfing

Who is your celebrity crush?
Margot Robbie

What celebrity do people often say you look like?
Neymar

Who is your favorite fictional character?
Tony Stark

What is your best memory/experience playing your sport?
When we won the ACC championship for the first time in the program history

Why did you choose Louisville?
I chose Louisville because I wanted a new challenge and after living two years in Los Angeles, I felt Louisville would be the perfect place to compete in the highest college level.

How do you know coming to Louisville was the right decision for you?
The understanding that I'm not just a soccer player but also someone who can have an impact and serve others. In Louisville I've learned to not just be successful and add value to myself, but also be significant and add value to others.

What is one thing our program has taught you?
Humility! "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less."

What is your favorite thing about our team/program?
Our fans are unbelievable! The environment they created in our stadium is definitely my favorite thing about our program.

What is the best part about being a student-athlete at Louisville?
The professional environment and all the support that the athletics offers for us on and off the field

What do you miss most about being on campus?
Just spend some quality time with my team and other athletes

What are you doing with yourself during your free time?
Staying active and enjoying this free time with family and friends

What's one thing you wish you had with you during this time?
My mom!!!

How are you continuing to stay in shape during this time?
Our trainer Chad Workman, his last name speaks for itself. He gave us a great workout to do at home during this time

How have you and your teammates been keeping in contact?
We all have a WhatsApp group chat

For the latest on Louisville men's soccer, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLMensSoccer, Facebook /UofLMensSoccer, and Instagram @UofLMensSoccer.

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