David Backman Class: Graduated Hometown: Gothenburg, Sweden High School: Aspero Idrotts Gymnasium Height / Weight: 6-3 / 195 Position: D

2007: Started all 19 games for the red and white...Named first team All-NEC...Scored his lone goal of the season at Providence August 31st...Led the Pioneers nearly impenetrable defense during the team's 5-1 conference finish.

2006: Started all 18 games for the second straight year...Helped anchor a defense which was one of the best in the Northeast Conference...Scored his only goal of the season on October 27th at Mount St. Mary's.

2005: Played in all 18 games for the Pioneers during his rookie year...Scored first career goal against Monmouth on October 16th...Anchored a defense that allowed only goal per game.

High School: Played boys varsity soccer at Aspero Idrotts Gymnasium in Sweden...Won National School Championship of Sweden in 2005...Placed second in National School Championships in 2004. Personal: David Backman. Born: 2/03/86. Parents: Lennart and Catarina Backman. Siblings: Philip and Beata Backman. Hobbies: Soccer, Friends, Music, Movies. Favorite Teams: Orgnite IS. Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings. Favorite Movie: The Godfather. Favorite TV Show: 24. Favorite Music: Hip Hop, Rock, R & B.