Iván Valencia
Mexican footballer (born 1999)
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Iván Valencia (born 23 January 1999) is a Mexican footballer who plays as a midfielder for the California United Strikers FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 January 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Guadalajara, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | California United Strikers | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2018 | San Jose Earthquakes | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Reno 1868 | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | California United Strikers | 4 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 April 2022 | |||
Career
After playing with the San Jose Earthquakes academy since 2015,[1] Valencia signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Reno 1868 on 21 May 2018.[2][3] Valencia was released by Reno at the end of the season, but continued to train with the club. He re-signed for Reno on 14 September 2019.[4]
He made his professional debut on 15 September 2019, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute in a 2–1 win over Austin Bold.[5]
Reno folded their team on November 6, 2020, due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Ahead of the 2022 NISA season, Valencia signed with California United Strikers.
