Christian Ortiz

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-6
Weight:
142
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Yuma, Ariz.
High School:
Cibola HS

2021 (Sophomore): Named to the Fall Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll ... Appeared in the Beavers’ matches against Air Force (Aug. 30) and Portland (Sept. 3) … Recorded one shot on goal against Air Force on Aug. 30

2020 (Sophomore): Played in three matches ... Saw a season-high 19 minutes vs. San Diego State on March 20.

2019 (Freshman): Played in five matches … Played a total of 38 minutes on the year … Tallied two shots … Played a season-high 14 minutes at San Diego State on Oct. 24.

Before Oregon State: Played for the Barca Academy … Earned a spot in spring camp with the US Men’s National Team U18 squad … Helped his club to a third-place finish at the USSDA Championships in 2018.

Personal: Son of Albert Ortiz and Arlene Morales, with step-father Carlos Celaya … Has four siblings, Carlos Celaya, Arceli Ortiz, Gizelle Celaya and Carlos Celaya Jr. … Intends to major in business administration … Enjoys spending time with family, watching movies and listening to music … Favorite athlete growing up was Ronaldinho … Hopes to play professional soccer or own his own shoe store … Chose Oregon State because “it gave me the perfect opportunity to continue my athletic career at the Division 1 level as well as receive an exceptional education at the same time. I also really love the nature and scenery that the state of Oregon has to offer.”