Juan Sebastían Sánchez

Juan Sebastián Sánchez (born June 29, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward.

Career

Early career Born in Peru, Sánchez moved to the United States when he was eleven years old. He joined the local club side, Munay Soccer Academy, where he played for three years. Then, on March 27, it was announced that he would be a part of the New York Red Bulls II side that would play in the United Soccer League, the third-tier of soccer in the United States. Sánchez then made his debut for the Red Bulls II the next day against the Rochester Rhinos. He came on as a 79th-minute substitute as the Red Bulls II drew the game 0–0. On July 25, 2015, Sánchez scored his first goal for Red Bulls II in a 4–3 victory over Richmond Kickers.

International Despite being born in Peru, Sánchez has been called up to the United States U18 team.