AJ Francois

Alexander Joseph “AJ” Francois (born 29 April 2003) is an American-born Dominican footballer who plays as a left back for USL Championship club Austin Bold FC and the Dominican Republic national team.

AJ Francois
Personal information
Full name Alexander Joseph Francois
Date of birth (2003-04-29) 29 April 2003
Place of birth Austin, Texas, United States
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Left back
Club information
Current team
 Austin Bold
Number 94
Youth career
2012–2020 Lonestar SC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Austin Bold 1 (0)
National team‡
2021– Dominican Republic 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 January 2021[1]

Youth career

In 2012, Francois began playing with USSDA side Lonestar Soccer Club, where he played for eight years.[2] He captained the Lonestar U19 ECNL South team as well as playing with the Soccer Academy at St. Stephen's Episcopal School.[3]

Club career

On 22 September 2020, Francois signed an academy contract, which keeps his college eligibility, with USL Championship side Austin Bold.[4] The following day he made his debut, appearing as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 4–0 win over Sporting Kansas City II.[5]

International career

Francois' maternal grandparents are Dominican. He made his senior international debut for the Dominican Republic on 19 January 2021.[6]

References
  1. AJ Francois at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  2. "Lonestar SC Academy". lone.ussoccerda.com.
  3. "AJ Francois". www.austinboldfc.com.
  4. Communications, Austin Bold FC (22 September 2020). "AUSTIN YOUTH STANDOUT AJ FRANCOIS JOINS AUSTIN BOLD FC". Austin Bold FC.
  5. "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - September 11, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  6. "Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico - 19 January 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 January 2021.


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