UC Davis Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Christopher High School in Gilroy, Calif., in 2026 ... Played right back for the Cougars as a freshman and sophomore in the Blossom Valley Athletic League ... Earned second-team all-league honors as a sophomore while helping Christopher finish first in league play and second in the CIF Central Coast Section ... Honor roll student all four years and member of the school's computer science academy ... Received the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma and Distinguished Scholar Award.

CLUB: Played for De Anza Force of Cupertino, Calif. ... Counts a defensive performance against the San Jose Earthquakes academy among his career highlights.

PERSONAL: Full name is Victor Ogieriakhi, pronounced oh-GEAR-ee-AH-kee ... Son of Victor and Josephine Ogieriakhi ... Has an older sister, Victoria, and a younger brother, Joseph ... Enters UC Davis undeclared and plans to pursue mechanical engineering ... Chose UC Davis for its facilities, coaches and program legacy ... Calls committing to play Division I soccer his proudest personal accomplishment ... Lists former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha as his sports hero ... Enjoys fishing, video games, anime and manga ... His bucket list includes sea fishing, competing for an NCAA championship and visiting Japan.