Austin Amer
Austin Amer (born February 17, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Orlando City B in USL League One.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | February 17, 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Tampa, Florida, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Orlando City B | ||
Number | 46 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2016 | Orlando City | ||
2017–2019 | Barça Residency Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Reading United | 3 | (0) |
2019– | Orlando City B | 27 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 1, 2020 |
Career
Youth
A native of Tampa, Florida, Amer played for the Orlando City Development Academy during the 2015–16 season.[1] In 2017 he moved to play for the Barça Residency Academy based at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Arizona. He emerged as one of the program's best midfielders in the inaugural year and returned to play for the U19 team the following season, electing to take a gap year while still considering whether to play college soccer or turn pro.[2]
Orlando City B
In March 2019, Amer signed his first professional contract with USL League One side Orlando City B.[3] In doing so he became the first Barça Residency Academy player to sign professionally.[2]
Career statistics
Club
- As of August 1, 2020.[4]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Orlando City B | 2019 | USL1 | 26 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | |
2020 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Career total | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
References
- "Austin Amer OCSC DA". ocsc.ussoccerda.com.
- "Academy News: Austin Amer Signs with Orlando City B". barcaacademy.com. Barca Academy. March 4, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- "OCB Announces Inaugural 2019 USL League One Roster". www.orlandocitysc.com.
- "Austin Amer Soccerway profile". soccerway.