Daniel De Leon (soccer)

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Daniel De Leon
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-11-06) November 6, 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Savannah Clovers
Youth career
CC United
Eden Prairie SC
Prior Lake Premier SC
2019–2020 San Carlos
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021 Vlora FC
2022 New York Red Bulls II 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 20, 2022

Daniel De Leon (born November 6, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender.

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Career

Youth

De Leon played high school soccer at Chaska High School, serving as captain for two years and was twice voted All Midwest Region Team. He also played club soccer for CC United, Eden Prairie Soccer Club, and Prior Lake Premier Soccer Club. De Leon committed to playing college soccer at Loyola University Chicago. [1]

Professional

Instead of playing college soccer, De Leon instead signed a one-year professional contract with Liga FPD side San Carlos, playing with the team's U20 side. [2] He returned to the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, and after his contract with San Carlos expired, he began playing in the United Premier Soccer League with Vlora FC. [3] [2]

On March 9, 2022, De Leon signed with USL Championship club New York Red Bulls II. [2] He made his professional debut on April 2, 2022, starting in a 3–2 loss to FC Tulsa. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "COACHES". Pura Vida Elite.
  2. 1 2 3 Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls II Sign Defender Daniel De Leon". New York Red Bulls.
  3. ↑ "Daniel De Leon".
  4. ↑ "Match Center | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
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