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Sebastian Zettl – Setting Goals for 2025
1/6/2025 12:38:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Coming to America to play collegiate soccer was not always a part of the plan for Sebastian Zettl, junior midfielder and 2024 captain of the Florida Atlantic men's soccer team. After feeling stuck in his development at home in Austria and left wondering how to improve his game, a friend of Zettl's started an agency. Zettl signed up, not sure what would come of it. Then came the chance to go to Florida Atlantic University. Zettl never regretted the decision.
"Coming to America was the best decision of my life," said Zettl.
Zettl may be far from home, but he found another family at Florida Atlantic: his team. A team that wants the best for each other and celebrates each player's victories. When asked what his team means to him, Zettl stated,
"More than I would have ever expected that a team could mean to me … those guys are my brothers and they always will be."
Taking on the captain role has always been a goal of Zettl's. He enjoys having the trust of his teammates and coaches as well as helping those around him improve. The captain role has helped him grow as a person and a player, teaching him to be calmer and more confident, which he believes has translated into his play.
The Owls caught the attention of fans in the 2024 season, setting consecutive program attendance records in November. One of those records came in their 6-1 win over Charlotte on November 2nd, which Zettl recalls as one of his favorite memories from his time at Florida Atlantic. Zettl attributes the increase in attendance to his team being fun to watch.
"The fans who come to watch us play can always expect goals", said Zettl.
This statement proved to be accurate as the Owls' men's soccer team led the American Athletic Conference with the highest average goals per game.
Zettl has a few goals in mind for his team: Winning a conference championship and taking his team to the NCAA tournament, to name a few. While he is proud of what they have accomplished so far, his sights are set on continuing to grow the program.
"I want to help put FAU on the map," said Zettl.
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