Robert Kristo

Robert Kristo (born 14 May 1993) is a Croatian American footballer who plays as a forward for the St. Louis Ambush of the Major Arena Soccer League.

Robert Kristo

Personal information
Full name	Robert Kristo
Date of birth	(1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth	Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	St. Louis Ambush
Number	11
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2014	Saint Louis Billikens	75	(41)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2016	Spezia	0	(0)
2015	→ Fidelis Andria (loan)	10	(1)
2016	→ Tuttocuoio (loan)	9	(1)
2016–2018	VfL Osnabrück	25	(1)
2019–2021	North Carolina FC	57	(15)
2021–	St. Louis Ambush (indoor)	57	(42)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 27, 2024

Early life

Kristo was born to Bosnian Croat parents in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His family moved to the United States during the Bosnian War. He is a practicing Catholic. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Saint Louis University.^[1] He is engaged to Lacey Shuman, a former elite High Jumper at N.C. State University.

Professional

Kristo joined USL Championship side North Carolina FC on 23 January 2019.^[2]

After the team moved to USL League One for the 2021 season, Kristo resigned with the team.^[3]

Kristo returned to his hometown of St. Louis in late 2021, signing with the Major Arena Soccer League's St. Louis Ambush.^[4]