Alexander Joseph “AJ” Francois (born 29 April 2003) is an American-born Dominican footballer who plays as a left back for USL Championship club Austin Bold FC and the Dominican Republic national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Joseph Francois | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Austin, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Austin Bold | ||
| Number | 94 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2020 | Lonestar SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Austin Bold | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021– | Dominican Republic | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 January 2021[1] | |||
Youth career edit
In 2012, Francois began playing with USSDA side Lonestar Soccer Club, where he played for eight years.[2] He captained the Lonestar U19 ECNL South team as well as playing with the Soccer Academy at St. Stephen's Episcopal School.[3]
Club career edit
On 22 September 2020, Francois signed an academy contract, which keeps his college eligibility, with USL Championship side Austin Bold.[4] The following day he made his debut, appearing as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 4–0 win over Sporting Kansas City II.[5]
International career edit
Francois' maternal grandparents are Dominican. He made his senior international debut for the Dominican Republic on 19 January 2021.[6]
References edit
- ^ AJ Francois at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Lonestar SC Academy". lone.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "AJ Francois". www.austinboldfc.com.
- ^ Communications, Austin Bold FC (22 September 2020). "AUSTIN YOUTH STANDOUT AJ FRANCOIS JOINS AUSTIN BOLD FC". Austin Bold FC.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - September 11, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico - 19 January 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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