Ruben Ramos Jr

Ruben Ramos Jr (, born January 22, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.

Club career Ramos was named the U-15 MLS Next MVP for the 2021–22 season of the MLS Next. He began his senior career with Ventura County, the reserve team of LA Galaxy, in 2023 in the MLS Next Pro. He was named the La Galaxy Academy Player of the Year for the 2023 season. On 26 February 2024, he signed a contract as a Homegrown Player for La Galaxy; he was slated to stay with Ventura County for 2024, before moving to LA Galaxy in 2025.

On 12 July 2024, Ramos signed on a short-term agreement to LA Galaxy for a match against FC Dallas on 13 July 2024. On 14 July 2024, he again signed a short-term agreement with the club for a Major League Soccer match against Sporting Kansas City. He made his senior and professional debut with LA Galaxy as a substitute in a 4–0 MLS win over Sporting KC on 15 June 2024. On 30 August 2024, he formally signed with La Galaxy for the remainder 2024 Major League Soccer season until 2028.

International career Born in the United States, Ramos is of Mexican descent and holds dual-citizenship. He was represented the United States U15s for a camp in February 2022. He was part of the United States U20s that finished as runners-up at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

Honors LA Galaxy MLS Cup: 2024 International 2026 CONCACAF U20 Championship: Best XI