David Mejia

Height:
5-10
Weight:
164
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Weston, Fla.
High School:
NSU University School

2017 - Junior Season
Appeared in eight games for the Tar Heels • Recorded one assist against Jame Madison on 10/3 • Played a season high 51 minutes against Winthrop.

2016 - Sophomore Season
Saw action in four matches as a reserve midfielder • Picked up his first career assist in the 7-0 win over UNC Asheville • Had a season-high 16 minutes against Saint Louis • Also competed against William & Mary and Boston College.

2015- Freshman Season
Made four appearances in his first season at North Carolina • Made his collegiate debut against FIU on Aug. 28 and played a season-high 31 minutes.

Prep - NSU University School
Competed with Weston FC for seven years and played two years in NSU University School as a midfielder • Team captain for U-16 and U-18 sides at Weston FC • Was named to U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy End of Year Best XI for U15/16 during the 2012-13 season • MVP of NOVA high school team in 2011-12 • Named first team All-Broward County in both 2011 and 2012 by the Sun-Sentinel • Named top freshman in Broward County in 2011 • Won a state title at University school during freshman season • Traveled to Mexico with US OPD ’96 Region III Team in 2010 • Also went to Europe in 2010 with U.S. national team ID2 program.

Personal
David Mejia is the son of Oscar Mejia and Marta Arango • Born in Medellin, Colombia • Rising Star in the Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy • Economics major.