Robert Baggio Kcira
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Baggio Kcira | ||
| Date of birth | January 9, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | West Nyack, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Miami FC | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| NY Red Bulls Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Wiener Neustadt | ||
| 2016– | Miami FC | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 19, 2016 | |||
Robert Baggio Kcira (born 9 January 1994) is an American soccer player of Albanian descent who plays as either a Midfielder or forward for Miami FC in the North American Soccer League.[1]
Career
Kcira began his youth career playing in New York for Clarkstown FC's youth squad where he still holds multiple records for scoring and assists. Kcira was selected to play for the NY State Olympic Development Program[2] (ODP). While playing for ODP, Baggio was invited to play for the U.S. Regional 1 team and then soon selected for the U.S. National Pool. From there, he joined the New York Red Bulls Academy team where he played tournaments in Barcelona, Texas, and other major venues around the globe.
Bypassing college to play soccer professionally, Baggio signed with SC Wiener Neustadt,[3] a member of the Austrian Football Bundesliga, in 2012. It was during the 2014/2015 season where Baggio shined brightest, leading the team in both goals and assists, while helping his club win their division. He was then selected to the Starting XI of the league, an honor reserved for the most premiere players at each position.[4]
In January 2016, Kcira signed professionally for North American Soccer League side Miami FC .[5] Miami FC is coached by former Italian World Cup Winner.
References
- ^ Kcira, Baggio (January 31, 2016). "Miami FC Roster". Miami FC Roster. Miami FC.
- ^ "Olympic Development Program | US Youth Soccer". US Youth Soccer. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- ^ "SC Wiener Neustadt". www.scwn.at. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- ^ "Miami FC Adds Youthful Attacking Duo". NASL. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "MIAMI FC INKS AMBITIOUS NEW YORK DUO". www.miamifc.com. Miami FC. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.