March 24, 2020 | Men's Soccer
Student Athlete Spotlight: Jonathan Muller
Columbia, SC- This week's student-athlete spotlight is men's soccer midfielder,
Jonathan Muller. A rising sophomore from Grossrueckerswalde Germany, Muller was a consistent contributor on the pitch in 2019. Muller saw action in 17 games during his freshman season, starting in 13 of those contests. Muller would also pick up five assists, three of which came in a 6-1 victory over Piedmont International University in October of 2019. After a promising Freshman campaign, Muller looks to continue to develop and contribute to the Ram's success. We caught up with the young talent this week and asked him what it meant to be a Ram.
Major: Psychology
Favorite Bible Verse: Nehemiah 8:10
Favorite Professor: Dr. Wayne Rasmussen
Favorite Professional Team: Borussia Dortmund (BVB)
Favorite Player: David Beckham
Favorite Food: Schnitzel with Bratkartoffeln
Hobbies/Talents: Tennis and working out in the gym. Makes the best Spaghetti Bolognese.
Why did you choose CIU to pursue your education and soccer?
"I got recruited by my friend Dominik Schleinitz. I also wanted to combine soccer with faith and education, and for that, CIU is the best option."
What has been a highlight from playing at CIU so far?
"I had three assists against Piedmont, which was very nice. But the favorite team moment was the last-minute win against Milligan College."
What are your goals as a player and for the team during your playing career?
"I want to help the team win as much as possible, whatever it takes. Goals and assists will come naturally if the focus is on the team. My dream is to win the conference and that CIU becomes one of the top teams in the conference."
How has soccer helped you Glorify God and the mission of CIU?
"Through soccer, people look up to you. That makes it easier to have an impact on other people's life. I try my best to be an example on and off the pitch, to represent the values of CIU and to show the love of God."
How do you hope to minister to others in the future through soccer?
"I hope I can be a role model for other people, teammates, and friends and show them that God is the most important thing in life."
What do you hope to do after graduating?
"My dream is to continue playing soccer and later to work for a professional soccer team."
Muller will graduate in the spring of 2023 with a degree in Psychology.
