Virginia Commonwealth University

WHILE WITH THE RAMS:

2014/SENIOR

• Started all 20 games for the Rams, scoring four goals and tallying one assist.
• Three of his four goals were game-winners, including his overtime goal against #6 Georgetown (9/11).
• His goal against UMass (10/11) secured a 1-1 tie for VCU.

2013/JUNIOR

• Played in all 21 of VCU's games, including 13 starts
• Had a goal and two assists in VCU's 3-2 road win over National Runner-Up Maryland
• Had a goal and an assist in the Rams' 3-1 home win over URI

2012/SOPHOMORE

• Saw action in 17 matches, earning the start in five in his first season with the Rams
• Finished the season with a goal and an assist for three points
• Recorded his first career point with an assist against Bucknell on (8/24)
• Scored his first goal against William & Mary (8/26)

PRIOR TO VCU

• Member of U.E. Cornella Juvenile A-team in Honor Division of Spanish Futbol
• Member of Catalonia U-16 and U-18 National Team
• Father played 12 years for Barcelona

Coach Giffard on Manel: “Manel had a strong season last fall, and I would expect him to improve on that performance as a senior in 2014.  He can play anywhere in the front six players and brings a tireless work ethic and battle to our team.”