Martin Krastev

Athlete Info

Introduction

So far in my life I have learned that great things and successes happen step by step. Being accepted to an U.S. University would be the next big step and one of the best things that could happen to me. It will be the perfect environment for me. There I will be able to achieve everything I want - train and play soccer, as well as study according to the highest standards in the world. That would be a dream come true!

Sport

Top Athletic Achievements

Football Tournament Bansko 2018/2019 - 1st place

International Football Tournament Samokov 2019/2020 - 2nd place

Metropolitan championship, junior age 2022/2023 - 3rd place

Competitions & Tournaments

Metropolitan championship, junior age 2018/2019 - 6th place

Metropolitan championship, junior age 2019/2020 - 6th place

Metropolitan championship, junior age 2020/2021 - 9th place

Metropolitan championship, junior age 2021/2022 - 9th place

Metropolitan championship, junior age 2023/2024 - 6th place

Other Athletic Info

2022/20223 season goals - 14

2023/2024 season goals - 6

2022/20223 assists - 9

2023/20224 assists - 5

Career games played - 138

Career goals scored - 70

Career assists - 56

2020/2021 - MVP

2020/2021 - Team Top Scorer with 18 goals

Academics

Interview

What makes you different?

I just know that failure is not my destiny and I will persist until I succeed! Yes – that's me! The persistence and stubbornness are best friends of mine.
If I decide to do something - I just do it. No matter the difficulties and obstacles I encounter along the way. Staying cool-headed, as well as the ability to show highest efficiency under pressure is another strenght of mine. I consider and believe that the sum of all these features will be the key to my successful graduation from U.S. university and my subsequent realization - either in soccer, or in business, or both together.

Why do you want to compete in college?

Soccer is my life. As long as I can remember, the soccer ball has always been with me and I always wanted to become a professional soccer player.
At the same time, in recent years, the U.S. soccer has made
tremendous progress. I watched the last World Cup and the U.S. team was one of those that impressed me the most. As far as I know, almost all U.S. national soccer players started and came from university and college soccer. This is exactly what gives me the confidence that by training and playing in some of the
university teams, I will achieve my dream - to one day be a professional soccer player of the highest class . In my family, learning is held in high esteem. Therefore, I fully realize that graduating from U.S. university is super prestigious and opens many doors and opportunities professionally, outside of soccer. The time spent with my family in Canada years ago is priceless to me. It taught me to respect and get along with people of other nationalities and races. I realized that the commonality
between people and what connects us and makes us closer is much more than what distinguishes and separates us from each other. I miss this type of contacts. Studying at the U.S. university will bring back those experiences and help me build friendships with people from all over the world.

College goals

There are two years until 2026, when I will finish my secondary education in Bulgaria. So, I still haven't decided exactly what I want to be out of soccer. However, this is about to change soon, because there are several ar-eas of knowledge in which I have more pronounced interests. But regardless of what specialty I will choose, I will have to give my best as always. I never accepted being average and always wanted to be the best at what I do. I believe U.S. university or college will help me to grow and to become a good person ready for life.

Soccer and life Goals?

Every single day I strive to get better and better with my soccer skills. I see myself as a professional player in a big club with traditions. In my wildest dreams, I am at a world championship with our national team. So far in my life I have learned that luck is the consequence of good preparation. Therefore, I will work hard and I believe that this is the only way to successfully implement any of my plans, both in football and out of it.

Anything else we should know?

My family and I love to travel and visit new places. Every year we have at least one or two such trips. I would like to see as much as possible of our beautiful planet.
Apart from soccer, what arouses my curiosity are space and astronomy. At this stage in my life, they are my plan B for professional realization.

Media

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