Robert Kristo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Kristo | ||
| Date of birth | 14 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | St. Louis Ambush | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Saint Louis Billikens | 75 | (41) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Spezia | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Fidelis Andria (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2016 | → Tuttocuoio (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | VfL Osnabrück | 25 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | North Carolina FC | 57 | (15) |
| 2021– | St. Louis Ambush (indoor) | 25 | (21) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 18, 2022 | |||
Robert Kristo (born 14 May 1993) is a Croatian American footballer who plays as a forward for the St. Louis Ambush of the Major Arena Soccer League.
Early life
[edit]Kristo was born to Bosnian Croat parents in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His family moved to the United States during the Bosnian War. He is a practicing Catholic. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Saint Louis University.[1] He is engaged to Lacey Shuman, a former elite High Jumper at N.C. State University.
Professional
[edit]Kristo joined USL Championship side North Carolina FC on 23 January 2019.[2]
After the team moved to USL League One for the 2021 season, Kristo resigned with the team.[3]
Kristo returned to his hometown of St. Louis in late 2021, signing with the Major Arena Soccer League's St. Louis Ambush.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Tunstall, Brooke (24 December 2014). "ASN: Top Prospect Robbie Kristo Bypasses MLS for Italy". americansoccernow.com. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ "Kristo, Mehl Signings Offer Skillful Additions to North Carolina FC". NorthCarolinaFC.com. North Carolina FC. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Birkedal, Morgan (19 February 2021). "NCFC Adds Attacking Power with Signing of Robert Kristo". NorthCarolinaFC.com. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ Fossell, Jim. "AMBUSH SIGN FORWARD ROBERT KRISTO". STLAmbush.com. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
External links
[edit]- Robert Kristo at WorldFootball.net
- Robert Kristo at Soccerway
- Profile - North Carolina FC
- Profile - Columbus Crew
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