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Daniel De Leon (born November 6, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II.

Daniel De Leon

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-11-06) November 6, 2000 (age 22)
Place of birth	Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current team	New York Red Bulls II
Number	90
Youth career
	CC United
	Eden Prairie SC
	Prior Lake Premier SC
2019–2020	San Carlos
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021	Vlora FC
2022–	New York Red Bulls II	23	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 20, 2022

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]

References

External links

• Daniel De Leon at Soccerway

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