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Omar Valencia

b. 2004

Panamanian footballer (born 2004)

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About Omar Valencia

Born 2004. Omar Valencia is a Panamanian association football player.

Omar Javier Valencia Arauz (born 8 June 2004) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Panama national team.

Career

C.D. Plaza Amador Born in Panama City, Valencia began his career with Panamanian club C.D. Plaza Amador. He graduated from Plaza Amador's youth setup, and made his senior debut during the 2022 Torneo Apertura. On 6 February 2022, Valencia made his league debut on matchday 1 in a 4–3 victory over Potros del Este.

Loan to New York Red Bulls II On 11 August 2022, Valencia was loaned to Red Bulls II for the remainder of the 2022 season, their last in USL Championship. Valencia made his debut for the team on 1 October 2022, against Phoenix Rising FC.

On 8 February 2023, Red Bulls II exercised their option to extend Valencia's loan through the 2023 season, the team's first in MLS Next Pro.

On 20 March 2024, Valencia made his U.S. Open Cup debut, appearing as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–1 victory over Hudson Valley Hammers in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.

Loan to New York Red Bulls On 23 March 2024, Valencia and Mohammed Sofo were both called-up to the senior New York Red Bulls roster on a short-term loan ahead of the team's Major League Soccer match against Inter Miami. On 8 June 2024, Valencia made his debut for Red Bulls, coming on in the 89th minute for Daniel Edelman.

New York Red Bulls On 9 December 2024, New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Valencia to a first team contract. Valencia began the 2025 campaign as a starter for New York. On 1 March 2025, he recorded his first assist for the club, assisting on Emil Forsberg's goal in a 2–0 victory over Nashville SC. Valencia was selected to the MLS team of the week for matchday 7, following his performance on 5 April 2025 in a 2–1 win against Chicago Fire, a match in which he assisted on Serge Ngoma's equalizer.

International career Valencia was featured in Panama's squad at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, earning four caps throughout the tournament. On 6 July 2023, Valencia was called up to senior Panama national team for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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International

Honours Panama CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Omar Valencia?

Panamanian footballer (born 2004)

When was Omar Valencia born?

Omar Valencia was born on 8 June 2004 in Panama City.

What is Omar Valencia's occupation?

Omar Valencia is an association football player.

What nationality is Omar Valencia?

Omar Valencia is Panamanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Omar Valencia

· Wikidata: Q113497314

· DBpedia: Omar Valencia

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MLA: "Omar Valencia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/omar-valencia/.

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