Zidane Antonio Yañez (born 26 January 2008) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a striker for New York City FC. Born in the United States, he is a Chile youth international.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zidane Antonio Yañez | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| 2021– | New York City FC | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Puerto Rico U15 | 4 | (1) |
| 2023– | Chile U16 | 3 | (1) |
Early life edit
He started playing football at the age of three. He played basketball as a child.[1]
Club career edit
As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of American side New York Red Bulls. In 2021, he joined the youth academy of American side New York City FC.
International career edit
Yañez was called up to play for the Puerto Rico U15s in 2023. He then switched to play for the Chile U15 at the 2023 South American U-15 Championship.[2] In November 2023, he was called up to a training camp for the United States U16s.[3]
Style of play edit
He mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his ability to create attacking opportunities.[4]
Personal life edit
He was born to a Puerto Rican mother and Chilean father. He has an older brother.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Yanez: "Me gustaría ser el nuevo Brereton"". as.com.
- ^ "Quién es Zidane Yáñez?". encancha.cl.
- ^ Union, Philadelphia. "Academy trio selected for United States U-16 camp | Union II". Philadelphia Union.
- ^ "2024 Top 50 MLS Prospects: Nos. 41-50 | Club Soccer | Youth Soccer". TopDrawerSoccer.com.