| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | César Romero Zamora | ||
| Date of birth | (1989-08-02)August 2, 1989 (age 36) | ||
| Place of birth | Chula Vista, California,[1] United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Tigres UANL | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | TSG Thannhausen | ||
| 2011 | Murciélagos | ||
| 2011–2012 | Revolución Tijuana (indoor) | 7 | (33) |
| 2012–2014 | Chivas USA | 12 | (0) |
| 2012 | Toros Mexico (indoor) | 1 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Pyunik | 25 | (21) |
| 2015 | Vardar | 8 | (4) |
| 2016 | Coras Tepic | 8 | (0) |
| 2017 | Mosta | 5 | (0) |
| 2018 | Alashkert | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | San Diego Sockers (indoor) | 4 | (0) |
| 2021 | San Diego 1904 | 5 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 April 2023 | |||
César Romero Zamora (born August 2, 1989) is an Americansoccer player who last played forSan Diego 1904 FC in theNational Independent Soccer Association.
Born in Chula Vista, California, Romero began his career in his family's homeland when he was 15 atTigres UANL.[2] He was later withMurciélagos of theSegunda División de México in 2011.[3] Romero also spent time playing in thePremier Arena Soccer League for Revolucion Tijuana, where he scored nine goals in one match, and summed 33 goals in four games while playing for the indoor soccer team, breaking a record within the league.[4] He returned to the United States a few years later and represented the country at several youth levels.[2]
Chivas USA signed Romero on February 22, 2012, after trialling with the club during their pre-season.[5] Romero made his debut forChivas USA ofMajor League Soccer as a 59th-minute substitute during a 1–0 loss againstHouston Dynamo on March 11, 2012.[6] He was released by Chivas USA on February 14, 2013.[7]
In August 2014, following a two-week trial, Romero signed forArmenian Premier League sideFC Pyunik.[8] He was the Armenian Premier league top goalscorer for the 2014–2015 season. After the end of the season, he signed with the Bucket Group and transferred toFK Vardar in Macedonia.[9]
On 12 December 2015Coras de Tepic owner José Luis Higuera announced on his official Twitter account that Romero reached an agreement with him to join the Nayarit-based side.[10] Higuera, who works underC.D. Guadalajara ownerJorge Vergara, also announced that Romero could join Guadalajara in the future if he has good performances with Tepic. Although he was born in the United States, Romero is still eligible to join the club since he was never cap-tied with the senior U.S. national team.[11] Despite playing for U.S. youth squads, he has stated in interviews that he would like to play for theMexico national team if the opportunity arrives.[11]
On 31 January 2017, Romero signed forMaltese Premier League sideMosta.[12]
Romero returned toArmenia on 7 July 2018, signing forFC Alashkert,[13] but was released from his contract on 1 December 2018.[14]
Romero made his return to the indoor game in 2019 by signing with theSan Diego Sockers.[15]
In 2021, Romero joinedNational Independent Soccer Association sideSan Diego 1904 FC ahead of the spring 2021 season.[16]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chivas USA | 2012 | MLS | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 14 | 2 | ||
| Pyunik | 2014–15 | Armenian Premier League | 25 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | 30 | 26 | |
| 2015–16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | |||
| Total | 25 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 33 | 27 | ||
| Vardar | 2015–16 | 1.MFL | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 9 | 4 | |
| Coras | 2015–16 | Ascenso MX | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2016–17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| Mosta | 2016–17 | Maltese Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 0 | ||
| Alashkert | 2018–19 | Armenian Premier League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | 64 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 34 | ||