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Iván Valencia (born 23 January 1999) is a Mexican footballer who plays as a midfielder for the California United Strikers FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Iván Valencia

Personal information
Date of birth	(1999-01-23) 23 January 1999 (age 23)
Place of birth	Guadalajara, Mexico
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team	California United Strikers
Number	14
Youth career
2015–2018	San Jose Earthquakes
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2020	Reno 1868	1	(0)
2019–2020	California United Strikers	4	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 April 2022

Career

After playing with the San Jose Earthquakes academy since 2015,[1] Valencia signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Reno 1868 on 21 May 2018.[2][3] Valencia was released by Reno at the end of the season, but continued to train with the club. He re-signed for Reno on 14 September 2019.[4]

He made his professional debut on 15 September 2019, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute in a 2–1 win over Austin Bold.[5]

Reno folded their team on November 6, 2020, due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Ahead of the 2022 NISA season, Valencia signed with California United Strikers.

References

External links

• USL bio

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