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Ulysses Llanez
Llanez playing for the United States U20s in 2019
Personal information
Full name Ulysses Llanez Jr.
Date of birth (2001-04-02) April 2, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Lynwood, California, United States
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
VfL Wolfsburg (U19)
Youth career
2015–2019 LA Galaxy
2019– VfL Wolfsburg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 LA Galaxy II 12 (2)
International career
2018– United States U20 11 (7)
2020– United States 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 1, 2020

Ulysses Llanez Jr. (born April 2, 2001), is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for the youth team of Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.

Club career

Llanez made his professional debut for LA Galaxy II in a 0–2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC on August 6, 2017, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute for Josh Turnley.[1]

On his 18th birthday, April 2, 2019, Llanez announced[2] he had signed a professional contract to play for the German side VfL Wolfsburg where he currently plays on their U19 squad.

International career

Llanez was born in the United States and is of Mexican descent. He was previously called to youth training camps for the Mexico U16s in 2017.[3]

He currently represents the United States as a youth international. Part of the squad at the 2018 CONCACAF Championship, Llanez finished tied for second in goals scored on the team with Ayo Akinola.

Recently called up to the United States U-20 team for a pair of friendlies in Spain, he could be a starter for the U-20 World Cup squad.[4] On December 30, 2019, Llanez was called up for his first United States men's national soccer team senior-team camp.[5] Llanez started his first game for the national team against Costa Rica and scored his first goal.

International goals

Scores and results list the United States' goal tally first.[6]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. February 1, 2020 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, United States  Costa Rica 1–0 1–0 Friendly

References

  1. ^ "LA Galaxy II vs. Phoenix Rising – 6 August 2017 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ Llanez, Uly (April 2, 2019). "I'm humbled & Blessed to announce that i've signed my first contract with @vfl.wolfsburg! i wanna thank my family, coaches, & my friends that supported me through this journey!! | Club Future set | Looking forward to Poland pic.twitter.com/lyZZ1M5Vfk". @uly_soccer7. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "LA Galaxy Academy product Ulysses Llanez called into Mexico U-16 training camp | INSIDER | LA Galaxy".
  4. ^ "U.S. U-16 Boys: Ulysses Llanez returns from Mexico".
  5. ^ "BERHALTER CALLS 25 PLAYERS FOR ANNUAL JANUARY CAMP AT START OF IMPORTANT YEAR FOR USMNT".
  6. ^ "Ulysses Llanez". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved February 3, 2020.