2017 Men's Soccer Roster
Klinkenberg, Kevin
Jersey Number 18
Kevin Klinkenberg
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Barrington, Ill.
- High School:
- Saint Viator
- Major:
- Political Science
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the outstanding academic and athletic reputation.”
ON COACH KOSKI: “Coach Koski has a great understanding of the game and is always looking out for the best interests of the soccer program. He truly cares about his players.”
2017 (SENIOR SEASON)
Saw action 15 games, including three starts…logged 90 minutes three times on the year, including wins over Rider (8/25) and Drexel (10/17).
2016 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action 18 games, including 16 starts…logged all 90 minutes six times during the season…tallied two points on one goal…scored his first-career goal against Robert Morris (9/17)…tallied 11 shots on the year.
2015 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Saw action in Lehigh’s 3-2 win over Robert Morris (9/18).
2014 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Saw action in one game…played 11 minutes in Lehigh’s 4-0 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Klinkenberg is a versatile player who is strong anywhere from in the midfield and as an outside defender… has very quick feet, is deceptive as a dribbler and competes in every game… holds untapped potential and has demonstrated that he can bring his game to a different level…played three years of Varsity soccer at Saint Viator High School…won two ESCC conference titles and finished third in the state his junior season…captained his team to a 15-5-3 record during his senior season, while being named the ESCC most valuable player, a Daily Herald All_Area selection, and a IHSSCA All-Sectional selection…played club soccer with FCX, leading his team to a first-place finish in the first division of the Midwest Regional League and a second-place finish at the Illinois State Cup.
GETTING TO KNOW KEVIN
Nickname: Klink
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: My favorite thing about Lehigh is how welcoming everyone is and the beautiful buildings.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Ribs from Twin Anchors
Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness
Favorite Pro Team: Manchester United
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Derrick Rose
Most admired person and why: Martin Luther King Jr. because he stood up for what he believed in and gave his life to the civil rights movement.
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, playing video games and reading
One unique thing no one knows about me: I met David Beckham.
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Photographic Memory.
Dream Job: MLS Executive.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I was born on the 16th.
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a professional soccer team and give money to those in need.
ON COACH KOSKI: “Coach Koski has a great understanding of the game and is always looking out for the best interests of the soccer program. He truly cares about his players.”
2017 (SENIOR SEASON)
Saw action 15 games, including three starts…logged 90 minutes three times on the year, including wins over Rider (8/25) and Drexel (10/17).
2016 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action 18 games, including 16 starts…logged all 90 minutes six times during the season…tallied two points on one goal…scored his first-career goal against Robert Morris (9/17)…tallied 11 shots on the year.
2015 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Saw action in Lehigh’s 3-2 win over Robert Morris (9/18).
2014 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Saw action in one game…played 11 minutes in Lehigh’s 4-0 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Klinkenberg is a versatile player who is strong anywhere from in the midfield and as an outside defender… has very quick feet, is deceptive as a dribbler and competes in every game… holds untapped potential and has demonstrated that he can bring his game to a different level…played three years of Varsity soccer at Saint Viator High School…won two ESCC conference titles and finished third in the state his junior season…captained his team to a 15-5-3 record during his senior season, while being named the ESCC most valuable player, a Daily Herald All_Area selection, and a IHSSCA All-Sectional selection…played club soccer with FCX, leading his team to a first-place finish in the first division of the Midwest Regional League and a second-place finish at the Illinois State Cup.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Sh | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2014 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 18-16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .091 | 2 | .182 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 15-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | 1 | .200 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Total | 35-19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .063 | 3 | .188 | 0 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW KEVIN
Nickname: Klink
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: My favorite thing about Lehigh is how welcoming everyone is and the beautiful buildings.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Ribs from Twin Anchors
Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness
Favorite Pro Team: Manchester United
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Derrick Rose
Most admired person and why: Martin Luther King Jr. because he stood up for what he believed in and gave his life to the civil rights movement.
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, playing video games and reading
One unique thing no one knows about me: I met David Beckham.
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Photographic Memory.
Dream Job: MLS Executive.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I was born on the 16th.
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a professional soccer team and give money to those in need.
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