Georgia State University Athletics

Overview: One of the best strikers coming out of Georgia this year...great one v. one artist...ability to get behind defenders...outstanding first touch...ability to score key goals...his style will complement teammate Dathan Knott...has ability to break a game open...has speed, technical ability and soccer mind...versatile and can play multiple spots...great experience from being on the 18-member South Regional (12 states) team.

2007: Started 14 of 18 games for the Panthers at Midfielder...Recorded two goals and 14 shots...Tied for third on the team in goals, fifth in shots, fourth in shot percentage, and fifth in shots on goal with eight...Scored first goal of his college career in the Panthers’ season opener against North Florida...Scored his second goal against Lipscomb to help the Panthers win its first game of the season...Named Newcomer of the Year by the men’s soccer team.

Prep: Lettered in three different sports (soccer, cross country and swimming) at Mount de Sales and Whitewater High Schools...Graduated from Whitewater...On the Georgia ODP team from 2002-2007 and Region III ODP from 2003-2007...Was the USYS National Champ in 2004...Competed with the Super Y National Team in 2005...Named the Soccer MVP in 2006...Honored as the Region 4 AAAA First Team member and All-Fayette/Coweta County First Team in soccer.

Personal: Born on November 18, 1989 to Luis and Sandra Forero...Has one brother and one sister...Father played collegiate soccer...Enjoys playing video games, watching soccer and spending time with friends...Favorite athletes are Theirry Henry, Ronaldinho and Steven Gerrard...Inspired by parents and friends...Career goals are to play professional soccer and become a physical therapist...Chose Georgia State because of the college environment, being in the city...Looks forward to being a member of the soccer team and helping them get into the NCAA Tournament.