Aaron Cervantes

Aaron Christopher Cervantes (born March 20, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for MLS Next Pro side Austin FC II. Cervantes previously played for Orange County SC of the USL Championship.

Professional career

Orange County SC Cervantes signed his first professional deal with Orange County SC on March 15, 2018, at the age of 15. He was the youngest ever player to sign a professional deal with the club. In his second season with the club, Cervantes broke into Orange County's first team, making 11 league appearances and 1 further appearance in the U.S. Open Cup. In between his second and third seasons with the club, Orange County and Rangers F.C. signed a partnership agreement that would result in the movement of players, due to this partnership Cervantes trained with the Glasgow side in December 2019. In his third season with the club, Cervantes made 6 appearances in a season that was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rangers On October 7, 2020, it was announced that Cervantes would move to Rangers of the Scottish Premiership.

LA Galaxy II In March 2023, Cervantes returned to the United States to join MLS Next Pro club LA Galaxy II. Due to injuries, Cervantes appeared on the bench for LA Galaxy's Major League Soccer fixture against Seattle Sounders FC on April 1, 2023.

Austin FC II In January 2024, Cervantes signed a one-year contract with Austin FC II.

International career Born in the United States, Cervantes is of Mexican descent. He is a youth international for the United States, having played for the United States U17s.

Career statistics As of October 6, 2024