“My true joy comes from helping individuals become
the best version of themselves”

Christian Blandon was born on October 2, 1992 in Colombia and moved to the United States at the age of 4. At the age of 8, he enrolled with his local school team in Bay Harbor. Shortly after, he was recruited at the age of 12 by the Florida Olympic development soccer team. At 13, he was scouted and offered a full scholarship to attend one of the countries most prestigious athletic/academic Boarding Schools in the United States called Shattuck Saint Mary’s in Faribault, Minnesota. Home to over a 100 pro-athletes, this school helped shape and develop him into a leader on and off the field. After his senior year, Blandon received a scholarship to attend Creighton University as a D1 student athlete. There, he played four years of college soccer at Creighton University between 2011 and 2014. While in college, Blandon also appeared for USL PDL club VSI Tampa Flames and Ocala Stampede. Upon finishing College, he became a professional soccer player and enjoyed further experience in Colombia, US & Portugal. On March 30, 2015, Blandon signed with North American Soccer League (NASL) side Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Following the 2016 North American Soccer League season, Blandon began playing indoor soccer with the Major Arena Soccer League's Florida Tropics SC. In September 18, 2017, he was called up to the US National Beach soccer team. On October 20, 2017 he made his first international debut against France in a 6-5 win in Puerta Vallarta Cup in Mexico.

Professional Accomplishments

• VSI Tampa Flames – 2012

• Colombia Deportivo Cali U20 -2012

• Ocala Stampede – 2013

• Portugal MaritImo B - 2013

• US Fort Lauderdale Strikers – 2015

• Florida Tropic (indoor soccer) - 2016

• United States Mens National Beach Soccer – 2017