FIFTH YEAR (2024)
- Was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week Nov. 5 for his efforts against South Carolina, aiding the Knights in shutting out an offense that entered the game leading the Sun Belt in goals per game (2.36, 7th NCAA), points per game (6.71, 12th NCAA), total goals (33, 14th NCAA), total points (94, 19th NCAA) and shots on goal per game (6.43, 20th NCAA).
- Appeared in and started all 16 matches during the fall 2024 slate, totaling 1,391 minutes on the Knights' back line.
- Played all 90 minutes in 14 of UCF's 16 games.
- Scored his first collegiate goal in UCF's road match at FIU Sept. 11, coming off a rebound of his own header shot in the 62nd minute; recorded a season high four shot attempts in the contest against the Panthers as well.
- Anchored a UCF defensive corps that allowed two or fewer goals in 15 of its 16 matches, one or fewer goals in 10 matches, and three clean sheets.
SENIOR (2023)
- Appeared in eight games in his first collegiate season, starting six and totaling 517 minutes.
- Recorded his first collegiate point in the Knights' 3-1 win over NC State Sept. 1, an assist on Robbie Soronellas' game-tying goal in the 69th minute.
- Tallied seven total shot attempts and four tries on goal, including two shot attempts against then-No. 11 FIU Sept. 5 and Georgia Southern Oct. 7.
PRIOR TO UCF
- Served on the German U15 National Team
- Played club soccer with SC Freiburg U16-U19
- Played prep soccer at MZTA
- He hoisted a title in 2023, winning the Württembergischer-Pokal
PERSONAL
- One of five children to Kathrin and Armin Fritschi
DID YOU KNOW?
- Major: Master of Science in FinTech
- Favorite pro player: David Alaba
- Favorite pro team: SC Freiburg
- Favorite movie: The Blindside
- Favorite TV show: American Ninja Warrior
- Favorite music artist: Bruno Mars
- Favorite food: Kebab
- Favorite off-day activity: Going to the beach or pool
- Favorite sport (besides soccer): Skiing
- Nickname growing up: Johnny
- Hidden talent: Playing darts
“I chose UCF because it’s a perfect balance between a great soccer program and a very good academic program, all while living in a beautiful place.”