Victor Garza

Victor Hazael Garza Garza (born February 25, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays for Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.

Victor Garza
Personal information
Full name Victor Hazael Garza Garza
Date of birth (1992-02-25) February 25, 1992
Place of birth McAllen, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing position(s) Midfielder, Forward
Club information
Current team
 Rio Grande Valley FC
Number 10
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 Tigres 0 (0)
2016 → Tampico Madero (loan) 22 (0)
2017–2018 → Rio Grande Valley FC (loan) 25 (0)
2019– Rio Grande Valley FC 8 (0)
National team
2009 United States U17 2 (0)
2011 United States U20 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 26, 2019

Club career

Professional

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 vs Turkish 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

Garza has represented the United States at the U-17 level, playing two international friendly matches, and at the U-20 level, playing four international friendly matches.[8]

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References
  1. "Garza Reflects on Tigres Debut". yanks-abroad.com. Yanks Abroad. February 7, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  2. "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.
  3. "At ESPN 1540 Dallas". dallascityfc.com. Dallas City FC. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  4. "Valley's Víctor Garza signs to play in Armenian first division". RGVFútbol. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  5. "TOP TEN JAIBO DE VÍCTOR GARZA - Tampico Madero". Tampico Madero. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  6. "Houston Dynamo defeat RGV FC 3-0 in preseason scrimmage". Houston Dynamo. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  7. "Married and healthy, Garza is back better than ever". SBNation Dynamo Theory. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  8. "Garza Excited For Under-20 Debut". yanks-abroad.com. Yanks Abroad. July 1, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2020.


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