Florida Memorial University Athletics

Sebastian Arape joined the FMU men's soccer team in Fall 2026.

A native to Valencia, Venezuela, Arape previously attended Jarvis Christian University from 2025-2026, where he was named an All-Conference Freshman, Team Honorable Mention, and won the Champions of Character Award. Arape graduated from U.E. Gabriel Garcia Marquez in 2023, where he played on the soccer team. Arape played for Carabobo FC for two years.

Arape chose FMU because of the players and coaching staff. His favorite part about FMU is soccer. Arape's interests include:

Favorite sports team(s): FC Barcelona, Carabobo FC
Favorite athlete: Lionel Messi
Favorite food: Pasticho
Favorite movie: The Godfather
Favorite TV/Streaming show: The Sopranos
Favorite vacation spot: Valencia, Venezuela
Most influential person/people in his life: Mom and Grandpa
Favorite musical artist(s)/group(s): Bad Bunny, Alvaro Diaz
Favorite book: Pep Guardiola's book
Favorite/most memorable sports experience: Going to the finals with Carabobo FC under 21

Arape's grandfather, Camilo Pereira, played professional soccer in Spain and Venezuela. His mother is a doctor.