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2021 (JUNIOR): Appeared in seven matches for the Panthers and logged 191 minutes … Logged 31 minutes and two shots on goal in FIU’s, 4-1, win against South Carolina (10/16) … Played a season-high 45 minutes and put two shots on go in the Panthers, 6-0, win against Jacksonville (9/21).

2019 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 17 games, making six starts for FIU in his first collegiate season... Provided an offensive spark off the bench for the Panthers, logging a total of six points and three goals scored... Tied for most among FIU freshman in goals scored, while ranking second in shot attempts (16) and shots-on-goal (9)... Scored his first career goal against Marshall on Nov. 8... Finished the season with a goal in three of FIU's last five games... Found the back of the net against South Carolina (11/13) in the Conference USA Tournament Quarterfinals, helping FIU advance to the C-USA Semifinals... Played a total of 667 minutes throughout the season. 

PREP/CLUB CAREER: Attended and played prep soccer at Doral Academy Preparatory School... Played club soccer with the Davie United Soccer Club where he helped the Davie Sharks become Region III (Southern Regional) Champions in 2018 and saw the club advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships... Was the top goal scorer of Region III, as he netted 11 of the teams' 28 goals in the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championship tournament... Also earned Region III Championships MVP... Received Miami Herald All-Dade First Team honors in two consecutive years following his junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL: Son of Aitor Garrogerricaechebarria and Miren Begoña Ruiz de Azua... Has a 15-year-old sister named Leire... His father — who he describes as his biggest influence — played professional Jai Alai... Describes himself as "calm, chill, and quiet"... Plays ping-pong well and loves music... Always steps on the field with his right foot due to superstition... His biggest pet peeve is not being on time... Favorite foods are steak and Mexican food.