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General: Returns for a fifth year after missing almost all of last year with an ankle injury ... a true leader of the Cardinal squad that will be a field general for the Stanford this season ... a fierce competitor with an attacking mentality ... one of the team's hardest workers.
As a RS Junior in 2009: Earned a medical redshirted after suffering a season-ending injury early in 2009 ... started the first two games of the season before suffering the injury.
As a Junior in 2008: Appeared in 17 games, including 10 starts ... brought energy and skill both off the bench and as a starter throughout the season.
As a Sophomore in 2007: First collegiate goal was a game-winner in the 62nd minute in a 1-0 season-ending win over Cal (11/17) ... centering pass on Michael Strickland's goal vs. Davidson (9/23) gave Cardinal the Stanford Nike Invitational title on goal differential ... chipped ball over a UCLA defender to set up a Kyle Hency goal (11/2).
As a Freshman in 2006: Appeared in 16 matches, starting two ... earned two assists ... assisted on goal in 1-1 draw against No. 9 UCLA (9/24) ... earned second assist in 2-1 win over No. 10 California (11/3).
High School/Club: Senior captain at Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Mo. ... two-time NSCAA All-American ... scored eight goals and had 14 assists in 2005 ... helped his club team to a regional championship and second-place national finish in 2003.
Personal: Son of Pedro and Vera Sa Freire ... has two sisters, Bianca and Isabella ... international relations major.
Bret Simon on Sa Freire: "Thiago returns for his fifth season after a redshirt year in 2009. His leadership skills and work rate will make him a key component in the midfield of the 2010 squad."
Career Stats:
Year | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Shots | GWG |
2006 | 16-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
2007 | 17-16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
2008 | 17-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
2009 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 52-30 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 1 |