Joshua Pynadath (born February 20, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Eerste Divisie team Jong AZ.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2002-02-20) February 20, 2002 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Mountain View, California, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Jong AZ | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2012 | Red Star | ||
| 2012–2013 | De Anza Force | ||
| 2013–2015 | Real Madrid | ||
| 2015–2020 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Jong Ajax | 8 | (0) |
| 2022– | Jong AZ | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2016–2017 | United States U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018 | United States U17 | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 5, 2022 | |||
Pynadath, whose family is Indian-American, started playing soccer at Red Star Soccer Academy in his youth. In 2013, he made headlines when Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid showed interest in signing him into their youth systems. Pynadath ended up signing with Real Madrid, becoming the first American—and the first player of Indian descent—ever to join the club's youth program.[1][2]
In 2015, Pynadath moved to the Netherlands and joined the Ajax youth system.[3][4] On September 16, 2019, he made his professional debut when he came on as a substitute for Jong Ajax in an Eerste Divisie match against Jong PSV.[5]
On April 9, 2020 it was announced that Pynadath had decided to leave the Ajax Youth Academy at the age of 18, seeking to play in a higher competition.[6]
After seemingly going missing for over a year, it was reported that Pynadath was trialing with Chelsea.[7]
On June 30, 2022 Pynadath signed a two year contract at AZ Alkmaar, joining its second team.[8] He made his Eerste Divisie debut for Jong AZ on 16 August, 2022 in a 2-0 victory against NAC Breda.[9]
Pynadath has been capped by the United States at the U15, U17, and U18 levels.[3][4]