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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Zalinsky | ||
| Date of birth | January 3, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Brick Township, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Indy Eleven (on loan from St. Louis City SC) | ||
| Number | 71 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2021 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 59 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | New York Red Bulls II | 17 | (0) |
| 2025– | St. Louis City | 4 | (0) |
| 2025 | → St. Louis City 2 (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Indy Eleven (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 25, 2025 | |||
Joseph "Joey" Zalinsky (born January 3, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Indy Eleven on loan from St. Louis City SC.
A resident of Brick Township, New Jersey, Zalinsky played prep soccer at Brick Memorial High School. [1]
Zalinsky has played with the New York Red Bulls academy since 2016. [2]
During the 2020 USL Championship season Zalinsky appeared for New York Red Bulls II. He made his debut on September 9, 2020, starting in a 6–0 win over Philadelphia Union II. [3]
In the fall of 2021, Zalinsky moved to Rutgers University to play college soccer. [4]
On December 20, 2024, Zalinsky was drafted by St. Louis City SC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. [5]
On September 8, 2025, Zalinsky joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven on loan for the remainder of the season. [6]
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