Full name Juan Sebastian Sanchez 2014–2015 New York Red Bulls Position Forward Number 10 Height 1.78 m | Playing position Role Soccer player Place of birth Peru Name Juan Sanchez | |
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Date of birth (1997-06-29) June 29, 1997 (age 18) Current team Tulsa Golden Hurricane men\'s soccer | ||
Mar a cervantes por juan sebastian sanchez
Juan Sebastián Sánchez (born June 29, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for the University of Tulsa.
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Early career
Born in Peru, Sánchez moved to the United States when he was eleven years old. He joined the local club side, Munay Soccer Academy, where he played for three years. He then joined the New York Red Bulls academy side. During the 2014/15 season Sánchez led the Red Bulls U17/U18's with 17 goals in 21 matches. Despite appearing for NYRB II, Sánchez was able to maintain his college eligibility and joined the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in August 2015.
Professional
On January 27, 2015 it was announced that Sánchez would be a part of the Red Bulls first-team pre-season camp in Florida. Then, on March 27, it was announced that he would be a part of the New York Red Bulls II side that would play in the United Soccer League, the third-tier of soccer in the United States. Sánchez then made his professional debut for the Red Bulls II the next day against the Rochester Rhinos. He came on as a 79th-minute substitute as the Red Bulls II drew the game 0–0. On July 25, 2015 Sánchez scored his first goal for Red Bulls II in a 4–3 victory over Richmond Kickers.
International
Despite being born in Peru, Sánchez has been called up to the United States U18 team.