Aurélien Collin

Aurélien Collin (French pronunciation: ​[oʁeljɛ̃ kɔlɛ̃]; born 8 March 1986) is a French Venezuelan footballer who plays as a defender.

Aurélien Collin
Aurélien Collin playing for MLS All Stars in 2013
Personal information
Full name Aurélien Collin
Date of birth (1986-03-08) 8 March 1986
Place of birth Enghien-les-Bains, France
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2004–2005 Sedan
2005–2007 Amiens
2007 Mallorca
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Gretna 19 (0)
2008–2009 Panserraikos 9 (0)
2009 Wrexham 12 (0)
2009–2011 Vitoria Setubal 33 (3)
2011–2014 Sporting Kansas City 107 (11)
2015–2016 Orlando City 30 (2)
2016–2018 New York Red Bulls 39 (0)
2019–2020 Philadelphia Union 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 October 2019

Career

Europe

Collin began his career in the youth ranks of French side Sedan in 2004 and remained with the club until joining Amiens one year later. In 2007, he left for Spain joining the youth ranks of Mallorca.

Collin joined Scottish club Gretna from La Liga club Mallorca in August 2007, receiving international clearance to play for the club on 14 August. He signed a two-year contract with the club.[1] He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw with Hearts on 18 August.[2] He scored an own goal in a 4–0 defeat against Rangers on 1 September 2007 at Ibrox Stadium.[3]

Following his release by Gretna, Collin spent a week on trial with English Championship club Blackpool, having also been on trial with fellow Championship clubs, Preston North End,[4] and later, Wolverhampton Wanderers.[5] However, none of these trials led to a permanent deal being offered. He later signed a one-year contract with Greek club Panserraikos.

On 5 February 2009, Collin joined Conference club Wrexham on a one-year contract until the end of the season, making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Ebbsfleet United. On 5 August 2009, he joined Portuguese side Vitoria Setubal on a free transfer and a two-year deal.[6] He scored his first goal with Vitoria on 16 January 2010 in a 2–2 draw with Vitória Guimarães.[7] While with the Portuguese side, Collin appeared in 37 matches and scored five goals.

United States
Aurélien Collin, a defender for Sporting KC starts the attack.

On 15 April 2011, Collin signed a contract with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer. In his first season in Kansas City, Collin established himself as a starter playing alongside Matt Besler. The following season, he helped Kansas City in capturing the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. On 7 December 2013, Collin scored the game tying goal in the 2013 Major League Soccer Cup Final, rifling home a header from a Graham Zusi corner kick against Real Salt Lake. He was awarded the 2013 MLS Cup MVP as Sporting Kansas City won the match on penalties to claim the title. During the club’s title run Collin appeared in 5 matches and scored three goals.

On 8 December 2014, Collin was traded from Sporting Kansas City to new expansion side Orlando City SC for allocation money and defender Jalil Anibaba. Collin got himself sent off for a challenge made on David Villa on his debut against New York City FC.[8] In his first season with the club, he appeared in 28 league matches scoring two goals.

On 29 April 2016 Collin was acquired from Orlando by New York Red Bulls.[9] On 6 May 2016 he made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against his former club Orlando City SC.[10] In mid May he helped his new side to consecutive shut out victories, including a 7-0 Hudson River derby victory against New York City FC on 21 May 2016.[11]

Collin was released by the Red Bulls at the end of their 2018 season.[12] On 22 January 2019, it was announced that Collin had joined the Philadelphia Union.[13]

Collin's contract with Philadelphia expired following their 2020 season.[14]

Personal life

While playing for Sporting Kansas City, Collin started studying for an online degree in fashion design. "Since I was young I was into fashion and following the best designers and going to fashion shows," he explained. "I read the magazines about fashion every day. I love it. It's one of my passions. I have a lot of projects in my mind. A lot of things I began here. But I need to study first to be the best so I can really begin my projects." [15] Collin was a fan favorite at Sporting Kansas City, giving away his game-worn jersey to a fan after every home game.[15]

Career statistics
As of 6 June 2018
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Scotland League Scottish Cup Scottish League Cup Europe Total
2007–08GretnaScottish First Division190------190
Greece League Greek Football Cup Greek League Cup Europe Total
2008–09PanserraikosSuperleague Greece90------90
England League FA Cup EFL Cup Europe Total
2008–09WrexhamConference120------120
Portugal League Taça de Portugal Taça da Liga Europe Total
2009–10Vitória de SetúbalPrimeira Liga19331----224
2010-1114011----151
United States League US Open Cup MLS Cup Playoffs North America Total
2011Sporting Kansas CityMajor League Soccer2332031--284
20122933020--343
2013293205330396
2014262101030312
2015Orlando CityMajor League Soccer282------282
201620------20
2016New York Red BullsMajor League Soccer230202040310
201790200020130
201870200040130
CountryScotland 190------190
Greece 90------90
England 120------120
Portugal 33342----375
United States 1761314013416021917
Total 2491618213416029622

Honours

Club
Sporting Kansas City
New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union

Individual

References
  1. "Collin is cleared to face Hearts". BBC Sport. 14 August 2007. Retrieved 4 April 2008.
  2. "players: Aurelien Collin". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 April 2008.
  3. Lindsay, Clive (1 September 2007). "Rangers 4–0 Gretna". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 April 2008.
  4. Canavan, Steve (4 April 2008). "Seasiders' linked to French defender". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 April 2008.
  5. Etherson, Brian (17 April 2008). "Collin edges closer to Wolves deal". Setanta Sports. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
  6. "Aurélien Collin vers Setubal". Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2009.
  7. Vitória Guimarães - Vitória Setúbal (2-2)
  8. Tenorio, Paul. "Orlando City trades for Aurelien Collin, Amobi Okugo". orlandosetinel.com. Orlando Setinel. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
  9. "Orlando City trades Aurelien Collin to New York". mlssoccer.com. MLS Soccer. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  10. "MATCH RECAP: Orlando City SC 1, New York Red Bulls 1". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  11. "New York City FC 0, New York Red Bulls 7". MLSSoccer.com.
  12. "New York Red Bulls Announce End of Season Roster Updates". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  13. "Philadelphia Union sign defender Aurelien Collin". PhiladelphiaUnion.com. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  14. https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2020/12/02/philadelphia-union-exercise-2021-options-seven-players
  15. Schaerlaeckens, Leander. "A Parisian in Kansas City". ESPN Soccernet. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  16. "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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