Christopher Newport University

2021 -- Senior -- Appeared in six games during his fourth season as a member of the Captains before suffering a season-ending injury ... Took two shouts ... Played a season-high 35 minutes against Emory on September 26 ... Named to the Conference All-Academic Team for the third time

2020 -- Junior -- Did not see action during his third year following a decision by the NCAA and Capital Athletic Conference to suspend athletic competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2019 - Sophomore -- Added depth to the Captains attack appearing in 16 games during his second season at CNU ... Notched first career point with an assist against York (Pa.) on September 28 ... Added a goal in a 4-0 win against Southern Virginia on October 23 ... Finished season with three points ... Played a season-high 40 minutes against Southern Virginia ... Took four total shots, putting three on-goal ... Appeared in both NCAA Tournament games for the Captains ... Repeat selection to the CAC All-Academic Team

2018 - Freshman -- Appeared in one game during his first season with the Captains ... Made collegiate debut at Southern Virginia on October 10 ... Played 15 minutes against the Knights, helping secure a shutout in conference play ... Named to Capital Athletic Conference All-Academic Team

At Heritage -- Played as an outside midfielder for the Pride ... Also a member of the Loudoun 99B Red Soccer team from 2012-18 ... Three-time State Cup Champion ... 2016 Regional Champion ... 2016 National Champion ... 2018 Regional Runner-Up

Personal -- Joao Gabriel Splett was born in Bonn, Germany and goes by the nickname "Gabe" ... Son of Florian and Patricia Splett ... Has one brother, David, and one sister, Rebecca ... Favorite sports personality is Ronaldinho ... Person in history he'd most like to meet is Leonardo Da Vinci ... Most impressive person met is his father ... Favorite food is his mother's homemade cooking ... Favorite TV show is "The Office" ... Favorite author is Patrick Rothfuss ... Majoring in Business.