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Juan Sánchez (soccer, born 1997)

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Juan Sánchez
Personal information
Full name Juan Sebastián Sánchez
Date of birth (1997-06-29) June 29, 1997 (age 27)
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

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Early career

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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

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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

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Despite being born in Peru, Sánchez has been called up to the United States U18 team.[1]

Career statistics

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "New York Red Bulls II announce roster ahead of inaugural game". New York Red Bulls. March 27, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  4. ^ "New York Red Bulls II 0–0 Rochester Rhinos". Soccerway.
  5. ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Richmond Kickers 3". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  6. ^ Juan Sánchez at Soccerway
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