Gaetano D'Argento

Kale Nichols (12) scored the game-winning goal in his final collegiate contest

Photo by: Larry Clapper

Photo by: Stephen Linsky, BGSU Athletics

Gaetano D'Argento v Marshall - Sept 11 2021

Photo by: Mallory Hiser, BGSU Athletics

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-10
Weight:
155
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Wayne, Ill.
High School:
South Elgin
Prev School:
FC United

Years of eligibility remaining including 2022-23 academic year: 3

PRONUNCIATION
guy-TAH-no dar-JEN-toe

2022

Named to the Academic All-MAC Team
Played in eight matches, making two starts
Made his first collegiate start in the season opener at DePaul, playing 62 minutes
Saw brief action in the home opener vs. Ohio State
Came off the bench to play 10 minutes of BGSU's shutout win over Oakland
Saw 12 minutes of action at Chicago State, and had a shot on goal
That shot was a header off of a corner kick that forced the CSU 'keeper into a diving save
Played five minutes of the home win over Chicago State, a 3-0 victory
Saw 12 minutes of action in the 3-1 win at Northern Illinois
Played 30 minutes off the bench at Western Michigan
Started the home match vs. NIU, and played 60 minutes of that 6-0 win

2021

Played in nine matches off of the bench
Made his BGSU debut in the win at Cleveland State, playing 20 minutes off the bench in that 3-0 victory
Helped the BG defense hold the Vikings without a shot on goal
Came off the bench to play in another 3-0 road win three days later, seeing 25 minutes of action as the Falcons beat Michigan State for the first time in 20 years
Was BG's first sub in that MSU match
Again played 25 minutes of the match vs. #6/7 Marshall, seeing the most time of any of the Falcons' players off the bench
Saw 26 minutes of action in BG's 3-0 win over Wright State
Also came off the bench to see time in the Falcons' win over #13/17 FIU
Played 34 minutes in BG's 2-0 win vs. Detroit Mercy, with one shot attempt
Was on the field for 15 minutes of BGSU's 2-1 win at Canisius, and saw action in the Akron match
Came off the bench to play 29 minutes at West Virginia

HIGH SCHOOL

A graduate of South Elgin H.S. ('21)
Attended St. Charles East H.S. as a freshman

PERSONAL

Born in Chicago, Ill.
Son of Joe and Chiara D'Argento
Has an older brother, Alessandro, who is on the men's soccer team at Wheaton Coll.
Has played for FC United USSDA
Favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo
Currently undecided upon a major at BGSU

D'ARGENTO ON BGSU
"I chose BGSU because the very first training session I watched, every player and coach had so much intensity! I knew at that moment that BGSU would push me both athletically and academically. This team has such a special bond that will encourage me to push myself every day to help the team be the best we can be."

COACH NICHOLS ON D'ARGENTO
"Gaetano joins us from Chicago where he played for a very talented FC United team. He has enormous ability coupled with a true grinder mentality. On top of being a great player, Gaetano has a personality that fits perfectly into our culture. His character and hard work will thrive here at Bowling Green."

D'ARGENTO'S CAREER STATS