Biola University Athletics

2021
• Played in 15 matches and had 10 starts
• Accumulated 693 minutes with a season-high of 84 minutes played against Fresno Pacific
• Scored two goals, one was the game-winner in the Eagles' 1-0 win over Cal Poly Pomona
• Contributed two assists
• Had 14 shots, 50 percent of his shots were on-goal
• Academic All-PacWest
• A part of the team that made program history by advancing to the NCAA West Regional for the first time

MARYVILLE
• Was a three-year starter with the Saints
• Tabbed to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Team twice
• Earned USC Second-Team All-Regional honor
• Drew 43 starts with 19 total goals through 53 appearances
• Notched a hat trick in his junior campaign to lead the Saints to a 3-0 victory
• Served as team captain on the way to a GLVC Championship
• Graduated from Maryville with honors, while also being named Academic All-GLVC three times

HIGH SCHOOL
• Played club soccer with IFK Grimslov in Sweden
• Grabbed bronze in the Swedish Championship in chess in 2005

PERSONAL
• Born Dec. 18, 1995 to Alexander and Erika Gitselov
• Has three siblings
• Currently pursuing his master's in business administration and plans to begin a career in banking or finance after graduation
• His father, Alexander, and brother, Peter, played professional soccer
• Enjoys playing chess
• Favorite Bible Verse: 1 John 4:16
• Why I Chose Biola: "I liked the philosophy of the coach. I knew Biola would be a good match for me; a place where I could grow in my faith, as well as build a strong foundation for my corporate career.”