Villanova Univeristy Athletics

VILLANOVA
An energetic defender  who has been an impact performer at the college level ... Emerged as a rotation regular over the course of his freshman campaign in 2023 and  has delalt with major injuries in 2024 and 2025 that have limited him to seven total games over the past two seasons.

2025 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Injury again cut short what was shaping up to be an outstanding season ... Started each of the Wildcats first seven games before being forced to the sidelines in the second half on Sept. 19 vs. DePaul ... Scored a goal in the season-opening win over Rider on Aug. 21 and added an assist in the match with the Blue Demons before leaving the match.

2024 (Redshirt Freshman)
Suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a preseason scrimmage that sidelined him the fall season.

2023 (Freshman)
Logged 764:36 through 16 appearances for the Wildcats in his debut as a college player - an average of 47.8 minutes per match ... Contributed a pair of assists and seven shots on the season.

Personal
Played club soccer for Spirit United before moving to FC Delco ... Ultimately landed at the Union Academy ... Parents are Jen and Dom Martelli ... Has an older sister Alexandria ... Born March 5, 2006.