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Why Niagara?: “Firstly, I have had a very positive feeling for Niagara University from the very beginning. Coach Eric Barnes have been very honest and straightforward, believed in me and my qualities and strongly supported my transfer application in any possible way. Second, I have been offered affordable academic and excellent NCAA Division 1 opportunities. I would very much like to pay back the trust and support shown to me being a member of the ambitious soccer program at Niagara University. Finally, Niagara University offers an excellent academic environment in all study fields, which I am looking for to meet my career goals. Niagara University has received high accreditation in all fields. There is a big variety of Campus activities, too. As a whole, Niagara University is a great step forward both for my academic and sports career.”

Before Niagara: Attended Second General Lyceum Katerini in Greece...Named most improved player by footballcv.com, and earned the honor of best goalkeeper in the Andromeda Cup...Spent previous two seasons at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss. where he was a member of the No. 4 ranked Crusaders team that qualified for the 2011 NAIA semi-finals in the national tournament...In two seasons earned a 1.902 goals-against average and a 0.694 save percentage in eight games...A three-time Student-Athlete All-American.     

Personal: Born in Thessalonki, Greece...Son of Dimitrios Lazaridis...Has two brothers, George and Sotiris...Majoring in business.