Pablito "Pablo" Cruz (born December 30, 1991) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Detroit City FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pablo Cruz Jr. | ||
| Date of birth | December 30, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Pasadena, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder, Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Detroit City | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Barcelona USA | |||
| 2008–2010 | LAFC Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Cal FC | ||
| 2012–2014 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 51 | (7) |
| 2015 | San Antonio Scorpions | 2 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | FC Edmonton | 19 | (0) |
| 2016 | Orange County Blues | 5 | (0) |
| 2017 | California United | 40 | (16) |
| 2018 | Shirak | 10 | (2) |
| 2019 | Las Vegas Lights | 30 | (1) |
| 2021– | Detroit City | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2008 | United States U17 | 7 | (2) |
| 2007 | United States U20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 13, 2021 | |||
Career
Cruz signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2012 and made 52 appearances for them over a three-year period until a transfer to the San Antonio Scorpions. After a brief stint in Texas, Cruz signed with FC Edmonton on June 19, 2015.[1] On July 29, 2016, FC Edmonton announced that the club and Cruz had mutually agreed to part ways.[2] In total, Cruz made 19 appearances for the Eddies.
Cruz joined California United FC II in 2017 and was a key contributor to the teams National Championship victories in both the United Premier Soccer League Spring & Fall Seasons.
In October 2018, Cruz and fellow American Eder Arreola left Shirak SC.[3]
On January 9, 2019, Cruz signed for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights.[4]
On March 1, 2021, Cruz joined National Independent Soccer Association side Detroit City.[5]
International career
Cruz was selected to be a part of the 07-08 Under 17 US National Team.
In total, he appeared in 7 matches and scored 2 goals, but has not made an international appearance since that 07-08 season.
He also was in the Under 20 squad.[6]
References
External links
- Pablo Cruz at Soccerway