Cristian Cásseres Jr.

Cristian Cásseres Jr. (born 20 January 2000) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a midfielder for New York Red Bulls.

Cristian Cásseres Jr.
Personal information
Full name Cristian Sleiker Cásseres Yepes
Date of birth (2000-01-20) 20 January 2000
Place of birth Caracas, Venezuela
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 23
Youth career
Atlético Venezuela
2015–2016 Deportivo La Guaira
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Deportivo La Guaira 15 (1)
2018– New York Red Bulls 45 (5)
2018– New York Red Bulls II 28 (3)
National team‡
2016–2017 Venezuela U17 7 (1)
2017– Venezuela U20 14 (0)
2020– Venezuela 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 03:50, 21 November 2020 (UTC).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 03:50, 21 November 2020 (UTC).

Career

Early

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Cásseres began his career in the youth ranks of Atlético Venezuela playing as a striker. After leaving Atlético he joined the youth ranks of Deportivo La Guaira and was converted into a midfielder. On 27 September 2016, he scored four goals for the Under 20 side of Deportivo in a 4–2 victory over his former club Atlético Venezuela.[1]

Deportivo La Guaira

On 9 October 2016, Cásseres Jr. made his professional debut for La Guaria at the age of 16 in a Venezuelan Primera División match against Atlético Venezuela, playing 33 minutes in the 3–3 draw.[2] During the 2017 season Cásseres became a fixture in the starting lineup for La Guaria due to his fine play. On 10 May 2017, Cásseres scored his first goal as a professional in a 3–1 victory over Zulia FC.[3]

New York Red Bulls

On 2 February 2018 it was announced that Cásseres Jr. had signed with New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.[4] Cásseres Jr. was loaned to affiliate side New York Red Bulls II during March 2018. On 17 March 2018 he made his first appearance for Red Bulls II, appearing as second half substitute in a 2–1 victory over Toronto FC II in the opening match of the season.[5] On 9 June 2018 he scored his first goal for New York, scoring on a penalty kick to help his side to a 4–2 victory over Charlotte Independence.[6]

On 29 August 2018, Cásseres Jr. made his first team debut, appearing as a starter for New York Red Bulls in a 1–0 victory over Houston Dynamo.[7] On 6 April 2019, Cásseres Jr. scored his first goal for New York in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota United.[8] On November 8, Cásseres Jr. was named the New York Red Bulls Defensive Player of the Year for 2019.[9]

International

Cásseres Jr. has featured regularly for his country’s U-17 team, playing at the 2017 South American Under-17 Football Championship.

In April 2017, Cásseres Jr. was called into training with the Venezuela under-20 team in preparation for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[10]

He made his national team debut on 9 October 2020 in a World Cup qualifier game against Colombia.[11]

Personal life

Cásseres was born into a football family: his father Cristian Cásseres represented the Venezuela national team 28 times, scoring two goals, and also played for Atlético Venezuela's first team while Cristian Jr. played for the U14 team.[12]

Career statistics
As of 21 November 2020[13]
Club performance League Domestic Cup League Cup Continental Total
ClubSeason AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Deportivo La Guaira 20162000000020
2017131000000131
Total 151000000151
New York Red Bulls 2018 3000000030
2019 233111000254
2020 192001000202
2021 0000000000
Total 455112000486
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2018 263000000263
2019 2000000020
Total 283000000283
Career total 8891120009110

Honours

Club

New York Red Bulls

References
  1. "CRISTIAN CASSERES CAUSA ESTRAGOS CON LA SUB 20 DEL DEPORTIVO LA GUAIRA". titanssportsblog.wordpress.com. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.(in Spanish)
  2. "La Guaira y Atlético Venezuela igualaron en el Brígido". unionradio.net. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.(in Spanish)
  3. "ZULIA FC CAYÓ ANTE LA GUAIRA". zuliafc.com.ve. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.(in Spanish)
  4. "New York Red Bulls Sign Venezuelan Midfielder Cristian Cásseres, Jr". newyorkredbulls.com. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  5. "USL Post-Match Notes: NYRB II Defeat TFC II, 2–1, in Home Opener at Red Bull Arena". newyorkredbulls.com. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  6. "Red Bulls II Romp Past Independence". uslsoccer.com. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  7. "Three Points and Developmental Win For New York Red Bulls". newyorkredbulls.com. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  8. "Cristian Casseres Jr. Scored 'Very Important' Goal in His Career and His Life". newyorkredbulls.com. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  9. "New York Red Bulls Announce 2019 Team Awards". 8 November 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  10. "Vinotinto sub-20 tendrá módulo en San Cristóbal". lavinotinto.com. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.(in Spanish)
  11. "Colombia v Venezuela game report". ESPN. 9 October 2020.
  12. "El fútbol de los Cásseres en la misma casa". atleticovenezuelacf.com. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.(in Spanish)
  13. Cristian Cásseres Jr. at Soccerway
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