Elite Performance

Soccer | Mountaineering | Hiking | Running | Wrestling | Golf | Fitness

Defying Convention

Defiant, driven and determined, Nico rose through every challenge to become
a world-class athlete, representing Team USA on the international soccer stage, making history for his country, and redefining what’s possible in sport.

Achievements

Young boy with limb differences playing soccer with crutches and a soccer ball.

A man in a sports uniform stands with crutches, holding a trophy, in front of a backdrop with 'MLS' and 'TOCA Soccer' logos.

U.S. Men’s Soccer National Team Captain
(2014-present)

All-Time U.S. Men’s Soccer National Team Top Goalscorer

Represented U.S. at 3x World Cup tournaments
(2014, 2018. 2022)

World Cup Qualifying Tournament MVP (2022)

World Cup Golden Boot Runner-Up (8 goals, 2022)

U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup Champion (2023)

U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup Golden Boot Winner (2023)

U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup MVP (2023)

World record-breaking mountaineer:
First person to scale Mt. Kilimanjaro on crutches

State-level varsity wrestler, high school team captain

A Viral Sensation

Nico became an Internet sensation in 2012, scoring a remarkable bicycle goal for his high school soccer team. The 17-year-old displayed incredible strength, athleticism and technique to volley a corner kick into the back of the net - a stunning goal that has been watched more than 1.8million times on YouTube, and earned number one spot on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” top 10 plays.

Amputee soccer player performing a bicycle kick using crutches

Hiker with walking poles on grassy mountain trail, wearing a backpack and yellow beanie, against a backdrop of mountains and cloudy sky.

Person performing a planche exercise in a gym with weights in the background.

On The World Stage

Amputee soccer player in action on field with crutches

Amputee soccer players from two teams on a field exchanging fist bumps before a match. One player is wearing a jersey with 'Guatemala' on the back, while another wears a blue jersey with 'USA'. Players are using crutches and seem to be in a sportsman