Rutgers-Camden Athletics

Centerback Johandy Balbuena Ventura made his collegiate debut during the 2024 season for the men’s soccer program.
 
Soccer 2024: Appeared in two games, starting one…Played his first game on Sept. 4, helping the Scarlet Raptors post a 1-0 win at Penn State-Abington…Started his first collegiate game in a 3-2 loss to Alvernia (Sept. 25).
 
High School: Earned three varsity soccer letters at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South for Coach Matthew Coburn in 2024…Named Defensive Player of the Year as a senior…Scored a 53-yard goal tabbed as the Goal of the Year…All-Conference Honorable Mention…Honor Roll student…Graduated in 2024.
 
Club Team: PDA
 
Personal: Born January 5, 2006…First name pronounced “Yoandy”…Hobbies and interests include training on and off the field, going to the gym, working on agility, strength and technique, has a passion for soccer, fitness, personal grown and helping teammates improve…Outside of sports, enjoys spending time with family, traveling and building his personal brand through style and lifestyle projects…Health Sciences major…Post-graduation plan is to “play soccer at a high level and dedicate myself completely to it. Soccer gives meaning to my life and is more than just a sport, it is my lifestyle. At the same time, I will stay focused on finishing my degree in Health Sciences, because I know education is also important for my future. My goal is to enjoy the game I love and inspire others through discipline, passion and hard work.”…Johandy is the son of Irys Neyda Ventura Arias and Christian Melendez Acosta of Plainsboro.