User:Quidster4040/sandbox/Gio Reyna
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Giovanni Reyna | ||
| Date of birth | November 13, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Bedford, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Borussia Dortmund | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2018 | New York City FC | ||
| 2018– | Borussia Dortmund | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018– | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018 | United States U17 | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 17, 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 17, 2018 | |||
Giovanni Reyna (born November 13, 2002) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Borussia Dortmund of the Bundesliga. Reyna has also played for the United States national youth teams. He is the son of former United States national team captain, Claudio Reyna.
Career[edit]
Helped NYCFC U14 win Gen Adidas Premier Cup in 2017.[1] Played for the NYCFC. Made news when speculation rose about him obtaining a Portugese passport and potentially moving to Europe.[2][3] Ahead of 2018 season, Reyna began training with the first team of NYCFC.[4] Then manager Viera said it could be a possibility to sign him to a homegrown contract.[5]
On August 16, 2018 it was discovered that Reyna had obtained a Portuguese passport, and signed with Borussia Dortmund's Academy.[6]
International career[edit]
In May 2017, Reyna lead the USMNT U15s to the Torneo Delle Nazione title. In the match he scored twice to beat England 2-1 in the final.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ Baer, Benjamin (April 17, 2017). "NYCFC Academy's Giovanni Reyna quickly making a name for himself". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ Galarcep, Ives (December 7, 2017). "Gio Reyna to Europe? Father Claudio says son will make his own decision on future". Goal.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Wahl, Grant (December 6, 2017). "U.S. Prospect Giovanni Reyna Eyes Move to Europe in 2018". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Kennedy, Paul (January 22, 2018). "MLS Preseason: Gio Reyna and Sebastien Ibeagha at NYCFC preseason camp". SoccerAmerica. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Butler, Dylan (January 26, 2018). "Vieira: Signing Giovanni Reyna a possibility for NYCFC". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Garlacep, Ives (August 16, 2018). "U.S. U-17 standout Reyna to join Borussia Dortmund academy". Goal. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
- ^ Stejskal, Sam (May 3, 2017). "NYCFC academy's Gio Reyna leads US U-15s to Torneo Delle Nazione title". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ "The U.S. U15 BNT won the absolutely loaded Torneo Delle Nazione". TopDrawer Soccer. May 1, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2018.