Vania in the News:
11/10/11-Georgia State's soccer surge has local link (Marietta Daily Journal)
CAREER: Peter Vania played in 59 matches with 58 starts at GSU as a center back. He scored five goals, including two game-winning goals, to go with 19 shots (11 sog).
2012: Started seven matches at center back before an injury cut his senior season short ... Scored his lone goal of the season by chipping home a loose ball from close-range against Georgia Southern ... The goal led the Panthers to a 3-0 win vs. Georgia Southern ... A central defender on a back line that recorded two shutouts in matches he started ... Played in 611 minutes.
2011: Started 21 games last season ... Primarily a center back on the Panthers' back line ... Scored three goals for six points, including one game-winning goal ... Took nine shots (5 sog) ... An important member of a defense that tied a school record with nine shutouts ... Scored the game-winning goal late in GSU's 3-0 victory over Presbyterian on Sept. 5 ... A dangerous threat on corner kicks.
2010: Started every game at defender in his second season with the Panthers ... Was inserted as the leader of the defense after an injury to teammate Christopher Peacos ... Stepped in and helped the team earn four shutouts including second straight season against James Madison ... Shut down CAA Player of the Year C.J. Sapong and numerous others becomming the Panthers best defender on the season ... Finished the season with two shots, including one on goal.
2009: Played in 14 games and started in 13 games at defender in his first season with the Panthers...Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory against North Florida...Anchored the defense along with teammates Christopher Peacos, Ayokunle Lumpkin, and Moosah Dowlatabadi...Helped the team earn two shutouts ... Finished the season with one goal and two shots on goal.
PREP: Was named Defensive Player of the Year for North Cobb Warriors ... Made the final four in the State Playoffs ... Was a member of the Atlanta Fire United U-18 Developmental Academy Club Team ... Vania was an influence in helping the team achieve titles at the Georgia State Cup as well as the prestigious Disney Soccer Showcase ... Was a four year starter at North Cobb High School ... Vania was also a multi-year member of the 1991 Georgia ODP team.
PERSONAL: Peter Joseph Vania was born on June 30, 1991 in Kennesaw, Georgia ... Son of Robert and Susan Vania ... Has one brother Thomas (22) ... An accounting major.
