Raiko Arozarena González (born 27 March 1997) is a Cuban footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Raiko Arozarena González | ||
Date of birth | (1997-03-27) 27 March 1997 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Pinar del Rio, Cuba | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Tampa Bay Rowdies | ||
Number | 56 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Pinar del Río | |||
2018–2020 | Venados | 0 | (0) |
2020 | Cafetaleros de Chiapas | 20 | (0) |
2021– | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 5 | (0) |
2022 | → Forward Madison (loan) | 16 | (0) |
National team | |||
Cuba U20[1] | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2022 |
After trying baseball he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a goalkeeper, beginning his career with local club Pinar del Río.[1]
On 9 April 2021, Arozarena joined USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies.[2] Arozarena made his debut for the Rowdies on 20 October 2021, in a 3-0 home win over Miami FC.[3]
On 12 July 2022, Arozarena was loaned to Forward Madison FC in USL League One. Madison sent goalkeeper Phil Breno to Tampa Bay as part of the deal.[4][5] Arozarena returned to Tampa Bay on 20 October 2022, following the end of the 2022 USL League One season.[6]
Arozarena's older brother is professional baseball outfielder Randy Arozarena, who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.[7]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Venados | 2018–19 | Ascenso MX | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies – current squad | |
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