Juan Sánchez (soccer, born 1997)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Sebastián Sánchez | ||
| Date of birth | June 29, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Lima, Peru | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Munay Soccer Academy | |||
| 2014–2015 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 64 | (15) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls II | 12 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2014 | United States U18 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 2, 2018 | |||
Juan Sebastián Sánchez (born June 29, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Born in Peru, Sánchez moved to the United States when he was eleven years old.[1] He joined the local club side, Munay Soccer Academy, where he played for three years.[1] He then joined the New York Red Bulls academy side.[1] During the 2014/15 season Sánchez led the Red Bulls U17/U18's with 17 goals in 21 matches. Despite appearing for NYRB II, Sánchez was able to maintain his college eligibility and joined the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in August 2015.
USL
[edit]On January 27, 2015, it was announced that Sánchez would be a part of the Red Bulls first-team pre-season camp in Florida.[2] Then, on March 27, it was announced that he would be a part of the New York Red Bulls II side that would play in the United Soccer League, the third-tier of soccer in the United States.[3] Sánchez then made his debut for the Red Bulls II the next day against the Rochester Rhinos. He came on as a 79th-minute substitute as the Red Bulls II drew the game 0–0.[4] On July 25, 2015, Sánchez scored his first goal for Red Bulls II in a 4–3 victory over Richmond Kickers.[5]
International
[edit]Despite being born in Peru, Sánchez has been called up to the United States U18 team.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of May 24, 2015[6]
| Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | International | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | USL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 1 |
| Career total | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Former Munay player invited to US U18 National training camp". Munay Soccer Academy. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ Martinez, Dave (January 27, 2015). "Red Bulls release full preseason roster, including trialistsBy". Empire of Soccer. Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II announce roster ahead of inaugural game". New York Red Bulls. March 27, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II 0–0 Rochester Rhinos". Soccerway.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Richmond Kickers 3". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ Juan Sánchez at Soccerway
External links
[edit]- 1997 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's soccer players
- New York Red Bulls II players
- Men's association football forwards
- USL Championship players
- Footballers from Lima
- Peruvian men's footballers
- Peruvian emigrants to the United States
- 21st-century American sportsmen