Victor Garza
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Victor Hazael Garza Garza | ||
| Date of birth | February 25, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | McAllen, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Brad Friedel Premier Soccer Academy | ||
| 2008–2009 | Columbus Crew | ||
| 2009–2012 | Tigres | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Tigres | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Dallas City FC | 14 | (8) |
| 2015 | Ararat Yerevan | 6 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Tampico Madero | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Tampico Madero (loan) | 22 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Rio Grande Valley FC (loan) | 25 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | United States U17 | 20 | (10) |
| 2011 | United States U20 | 12 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2020 | |||
Victor Hazael Garza Garza (born February 25, 1992) is an American soccer player.
Club career
[edit]Professional
[edit]On February 3, 2012, Garza debuted with Liga MX México Primera División side Tigres on Copa Libertadores match against Union Espanola.[1]
In 2013, Garza played one friendly match with Turkish club Konyaspor versus rival Antalyaspor.[2]
In 2014, Garza captained US NPSL team Dallas City FC and won the Trinity River Cup. Garza played 1,260 minutes and contributed eight goals and 13 assists.[3]
On January 17, 2015, Garza signed with Armenian first division side Ararat Yerevan.[4]
In 2016, after trying out his luck in Europe, he returned to Tigres, who loaned him out to Ascenso MX team Tampico Madero F.C.[5]
In 2017, Victor returns to his native Rio Grande Valley to play for United Soccer League team Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on loan from Tigres.[6]
In 2018, Garza suffered a major knee injury and lost most of his season with the Toros. He recovered from the injury and was given shirt number 10 for the 2019 USL season. His move to the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros became permanent after the team purchased his rights from Tigres.[7]
International career
[edit]Garza has represented the United States at the U17 level, playing two international friendly matches, and at the U20 level, playing four international friendly matches.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Garza Reflects on Tigres Debut". yanks-abroad.com. Yanks Abroad. February 7, 2012. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "American Exports: Former US youth international Victor Garza on trial with Turkish club". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. July 16, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "At ESPN 1540 Dallas". dallascityfc.com. Dallas City FC. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Valley's Víctor Garza signs to play in Armenian first division". RGVFútbol. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "TOP TEN JAIBO DE VÍCTOR GARZA - Tampico Madero". Tampico Madero. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo defeat RGV FC 3-0 in preseason scrimmage". Houston Dynamo. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "Married and healthy, Garza is back better than ever". SBNation Dynamo Theory. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "Garza Excited For Under-20 Debut". yanks-abroad.com. Yanks Abroad. July 1, 2010. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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