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| Full name | Juan Sebastian Agudelo[1] | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | (1992-11-23)November 23, 1992 (age 32) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Manizales, Colombia | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | San Antonio FC | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| NJSA 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | PASCO Jr. Stallions | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | New York Red Bulls | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | New York Red Bulls | 33 | (6) | ||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Chivas USA | 26 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 2013 | New England Revolution | 14 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Stoke City | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | →FC Utrecht (loan) | 14 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | New England Revolution | 142 | (28) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Inter Miami CF | 14 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Minnesota United FC | 13 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Birmingham Legion | 62 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024– | San Antonio FC | 28 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | United States U17 | 16 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
| 2010 | United States U20 | 8 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | United States U23 | 2 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2010–2018 | United States | 28 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 31, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 28, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
Juan Sebastián Agudelo (born November 23, 1992) is a professionalsoccer player who plays as astriker forSan Antonio FC. Born in Colombia, he represented theUnited States national team.
After moving from Colombia toNew Jersey at an early age Agudelo began his career with theNew York Red Bulls and made hisMajor League Soccer debut in October 2010. After scoring six goals in2011 he was traded toChivas USA in May 2012. Agudelo spent a year inCalifornia before he was traded to theNew England Revolution in May 2013. He joined English sideStoke City in January 2014 but a failure to gain a UK work permit saw him loaned out to Dutch sideFC Utrecht.
Internationally, Agudelo has represented the United States youth program at theUnder-17,Under-20, andUnder-23 levels. He made his debut for thesenior national team againstSouth Africa on November 17, 2010, scoring the only goal of the match.
Agudelo moved with his family from Colombia to the New York area at the age of seven.[2] He grew up and played soccer inBarnegat Township, New Jersey, before moving toKinnelon, New Jersey to live with his godmother.[3] He attendedSt. Benedict's Preparatory School for one year, in 2007.
He's been impressive for a 17-year-old. He shows such power. He is something special. When you look at his technical skill, you can compare him with European forwards of the same age, in terms of individual skill.
Agudelo began his career with theNew York Red Bull Academy a member of theU.S. Soccer Development Academy and quickly established himself as one of the more skilled prospects at the club. In 2009, he was offered a chance to join the junior team but decided to accept a trial with Colombian sideMillonarios in 2010. Although it was reported that he had signed with Millonarios, he returned to the United States to join Red Bulls during their pre-season. While withMillonarios, Agudelo played with the youth side, including a match againstIndependiente Santa Fe on January 17, which served as a tribute match to Brazilian greatPelé.[5]
On March 26, 2010, Agudelo officially joined the New York Red Bulls.[6] He made his professional debut on April 27, 2010, in aU.S. Open Cup game againstPhiladelphia Union.[7] Agudelo made his MLS debut againstReal Salt Lake October 9, 2010, entering in the 85th minute in a match that ended in a scoreless draw. He scored his first professional goal on March 19, 2011, in the Red Bulls' 2011 MLS season opener, a 1–0 victory overSeattle Sounders FC.[8] In October, MLS listed Agudelo at no. 2 on its "24 under 24" list of best young players for 2011.[9]
As directed by US National team managerJürgen Klinsmann, that all off-season US MLS stars should train with European clubs, on November 16, 2011, Agudelo started a two-week training period withVfB Stuttgart.[10] On December 1, 2011, Agudelo started a similar two-week period atLiverpool.[11]
Agudelo was traded toChivas USA on May 17, 2012, in exchange for defenderHeath Pearce, allocation money, and future considerations.[12] The latter was reported to be a portion of any transfer fee that Chivas USA receives from selling Agudelo.[citation needed] Following the2012 Major League Soccer season, Agudelo was invited to train with Scottish clubCeltic.[13] Following his training stint with Celtic, Agudelo joinedWest Ham United for a training stint also.[14] He scored four goals for Chivas in2012 as they had a poor campaign finishing bottom of the Western Conference. Agudelo was listed by MLS at no. 13 on MLS' annual "24 under 24" list of best young players.[15] Agudelo began the2013 well, scoring againstFC Dallas andChicago Fire before he was transferred to theNew England Revolution on May 7, 2013.[16]
Agudelo was traded toNew England Revolution in exchange for allocation money on May 7, 2013.[17] Agudelo made his New England debut in a 2–0 win overHouston Dynamo and he was credited with their second goal which was originally given as an own goal.[18][19] He then scored againstToronto FC andVancouver Whitecaps FC before being ruled out for a month with a knee injury.[20][21][22] In August 2013 Agudelo began to attract interest from EnglishPremier League sideStoke City.[23] Agudelo returned from injury on August 17, againstChicago Fire and scored a spectacular back-heel goal in a 2–0 victory.[24] The strike was subsequently a finalist for MLS Goal of the Year.[25] MLS listed Agudelo at no. 6 on its annual "24 under 24" list of best young players for the 2013 season.[26]
On August 9, 2013, it was announced that Agudelo had signed a pre-contract agreement with English clubStoke City and will join the Potters on January 1, 2014, once his contract with theNew England Revolution has expired.[27][28] However the move fell through after he was denied a work permit.[29] Despite this Stoke completed the signing of Agudelo on January 21, 2014, and loaned him out to Dutch sideFC Utrecht for the remainder of the2013–14 season.[30][31] He scored his first goal for Utrecht on February 6, 2014, scoring againstPEC Zwolle in a 2–1 defeat.[32] Stoke re-applied for a work permit for Agudelo in May 2014 but were again unsuccessful.[33] Following this Juan Agudelo had the option to join a team in Germany, but decided to head back to the states and continue his career with the USMNT and New England Revolution, where he felt his best and at home.[34]
On January 30, 2015, Agudelo re-signed with the New England Revolution after tweeting out "I am extremely happy to officially sign minutes ago and be back with the best teammates and coaching staff #NERevs".[35][36] in the2015 MLS Cup playoffs, he scored a "stunning" bicycle kick againstD.C. United to give the Revolution a 1–0 lead.[37][38] In October, MLS listed Agudelo at no. 13 in its "24 under 24" list of best young players for 2015.[39]
In the2016 season, Agudelo led the Revolution scoring, recording seven goals and five assists.[25] He was listed as the 17th best young player on MLS' 2016 "24 under 24" list.[40]
He recorded a career-high eight goals in the2017 season, and was named MLS Player of the Week for MLS match week 4 after recording a brace againstMinnesota United FC.[41]
On December 3, 2019, Agudelo was selected byToronto FC in Stage Two of the2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft,[42] however, they were not able to reach a contract agreement.[43]
Agudelo joinedInter Miami CF.[43] Agudelo made his Miami debut in the club's first ever-match, a 1–0 loss toLos Angeles FC on March 1, 2020.[44] He scored his first Miami goal on July 8 in theMLS is Back Tournament in a 2–1 loss toOrlando City SC,[45] and notched two more goals and in 14 total appearances for the club during theirinaugural campaign.[46] Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.[47]
On March 2, 2021, Agudelo signed as a free agent withMinnesota United FC on a one-year deal.[48] He appeared 13 times for the club. .[46][49]
On March 31, 2022, Agudelo signed with second-tier sideBirmingham Legion who play in theUSL Championship, rejoiningTom Soehn andJay Heaps, who had both coached him while in New England.[50][51] Agudelo contributed seven goals and five assists in his first season in Birmingham, and the club re-signed him prior to the2023 season.[52] He was namedU.S. Open Cup Lower Division Player of the Tournament for2023, scoring three goals and recording a game-winning assist as the Legion reached the quarterfinals.[53]
Agudelo moved to USL Championship sideSan Antonio FC on December 21, 2023, ahead of their upcoming 2024 season.[54]
Agudelo represented the United States at the2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[55] In 2010, he also debuted for theUnited States Under-20 side. On January 23, 2010, he scored the equalizing goal for the United States Under-20 national team in a 1–1 draw with Brazil.[56]On November 11, 2010, Agudelo was called up to theUnited States senior national side for the first time as part of an 18-man roster for a match against South Africa on November 17 in Cape Town.[57] He made his debut for the team coming on against South Africa in the Nelson Mandela Challenge wearing the number 17 shirt. Agudelo scored the only goal of the game on a volley that went in off the underside of the crossbar. In doing so, he became the youngest player in national team history to score in a senior game.[58] On January 22. 2011, Agudelo drew the penalty that led to the U.S. only goal of the match in a 1–1 draw against Chile.[59] In an international friendly on March 26, 2011, he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 draw againstArgentina.
Most of his key traits involve a precise style of dribbling and ball control. This has often resulted in him being fouled easily and winning free-kicks.[60]
Juan Agudelo is married to Vanessa Agudelo, and they have been together for 12 years. They have two daughters, Alina and Bella, who are the center of their family. A devoted Christian, Juan's faith plays a significant role in his life, guiding him both personally and professionally. His commitment to his family and faith shapes his journey as a loving husband, father, and individual.
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| Club | Season | League | National cup | Playoffs | Continental | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2010 | MLS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | ||
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 32 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 6 | ||
| Chivas USA | 2012 | MLS | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Total | 27 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | ||
| New England Revolution | 2013 | MLS | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| Stoke City | 2013–14 | Premier League | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| FC Utrecht (loan) | 2013–14 | Eredivisie | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| New England Revolution | 2015 | MLS | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 8 |
| 2016 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 9 | ||
| 2017 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 8 | ||
| 2018 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 3 | ||
| 2019 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 4 | ||
| Total | 142 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 32 | ||
| Inter Miami CF | 2020 | MLS | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| Minnesota United FC | 2021 | MLS | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Birmingham Legion | 2022 | USL Championship | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 |
| Total | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | ||
| Career total | 274 | 56 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 308 | 61 | ||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | |||
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 28 | 3 | |
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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| 1. | November 17, 2010 | Cape Town Stadium,Cape Town, South Africa |  South Africa | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | [1] |
| 2. | March 27, 2011 | New Meadowlands Stadium,East Rutherford, United States |  Argentina | 1–1 | 1–1 | [2] | |
| 3. | April 16, 2015 | Alamodome,San Antonio, United States |  Mexico | 2–0 | 2–0 | [3] |
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