Juan Sánchez (soccer, born 1997)
Personal information | |||
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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) |
National team | |||
2014 | United States U18 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 2, 2018 |
Juan Sebastián Sánchez (born June 29, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for the University of Tulsa.
Career[]
Early career[]
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[]
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[]
Despite being born in Peru, Sánchez has been called up to the United States U18 team.[1]
Career statistics[]
- As of May 24, 2015[6]
Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | International | Total | ||||||
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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[]
- ^ 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. 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[]
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's soccer players
- New York Red Bulls II players
- Association football forwards
- USL Championship players
- Sportspeople from Lima
- Peruvian footballers
- Peruvian emigrants to the United States