Niko De Vera

Niko Antonio Berry De Vera (born July 23, 1996) is a Filipino professional football player who played as a defender.

Career Youth and collegiate De Vera began his career in the youth academy of Portland Timbers in 2013. He made his professional debut in 2013 for the Timbers reserves at age 15. He also played four years of college soccer at the University of Akron between 2014 and 2017, appearing in 60 matches and scoring one goal and recording seven assists. While wearing the captains armband, he sent the zips to the final 4 scoring the winning penalty kick against Louisville.

While in college, De Vera also appeared for Premier Development League side Portland Timbers U23s.

New York Red Bulls On January 19, 2018, De Vera was drafted in the second-round (31st overall) during the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. On March 15, 2018, De Vera signed with New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut on March 17, 2018, for United Soccer League side New York Red Bulls II, starting in a 2–1 win over Toronto FC II.

Portland Timbers 2 De Vera joined USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2 on January 30, 2019. Timbers 2 opted to stop operating following the 2020 season.

International career De Vera was pre-called up by the Philippines in August 2019.

In October 2019, De Vera received a call-up for the Philippines, making the final 18 roster ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against China.

Career statistics

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