Roberto Hategan

Nicholas Roberto Hațegan (born April 26, 2001) is an American former professional soccer player who last played as an attacking midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Sporting Kansas City II.

Club career At age 16, Hațegan became the first player signed from Sacramento Republic FC's U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. Hategan made his professional debut against Pachuca on July 15, 2017, starting and playing 45 minutes against the Liga MX club. Prior to playing with the first team, Hategan spent two seasons with Republic FC's Academy.

In June 2019, Hațegan signed a contract with German club 1. FC Nürnberg.

Hațegan joined MLS Next Pro side Sporting Kansas City II on January 15, 2024. On February 20, 2025, he announced his retirement on his social media profile.

Personal Hațegan is of Romanian descent and holds dual American and Romanian citizenship. After ending his football career, he became a real estate agent.

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