Prior to College: Graduate of Nossa Senhora do Carmo… Transferred from Monroe College, where he was a two-time NJCAA National Champion and two-time NJCAA All-American… Also named a United Soccer Coaches All-American and selected to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team… Played for Santos Futebol Clube and had the opportunity to share the field with Rodrygo, now a Real Madrid star… Son of Sirleia and Divino Arruda… Majoring in Business Management.

Why Arruda Chose Manhattan: “I chose to attend Manhattan University because of its strong academic reputation, especially in Business Management, and the opportunity to continue playing soccer at a competitive NCAA Division I level. The university’s diverse community, location in New York City, and commitment to student success made it the perfect place for me to grow both academically and personally. I felt that Manhattan would challenge me, inspire me, and open doors for my future.”