Darius Lewis

Darius Khambrel Lewis (born October 11, 1999) is an American-born-Trinidadian footballer who currently plays for FC Tucson in USL League One.

Darius Lewis
Personal information
Full name Darius Khambrel Lewis
Date of birth (1999-10-11) October 11, 1999
Place of birth Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Position(s) Winger, forward
Club information
Current team
 FC Tucson
Number 50
Youth career
2014 Boca Raton FC
2014–2015 FC Florida
2015–2018 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 KÍ 12 (3)
2020– FC Tucson 5 (0)
National team‡
2019– Trinidad and Tobago 1 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of September 6, 2020

Club career

Youth

Lewis spent time with teams in the Olympic Development Program in South Florida,[2] and later six-month spells with USSDA side Boca Raton FC[3] and FC Florida.[4] In 2015, he made the move to Philadelphia Union's academy, where he played for three years.[5]

Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag

Lewis opted to forgo playing college soccer and instead pursued a professional career. On January 8, 2019, he signed with Betri deildin menn side KÍ of the Faroe Islands.[6] He helped the side win the league during his time there, scoring 3 goals in 12 league appearances.[7]

FC Tucson

In September 2020, Lewis returned to the United States, joining USL League One side FC Tucson.[8] He made his debut for the club on September 5, 2020, appearing as a 90th-minute substitute during a 2–2 draw with Richmond Kickers.[9][10]

International career

Whilst born and raised in the United States, Lewis expressed a desire to represent Trinidad and Tobago, the country of birth of both of his parents.[11]

He made his debut for the Trinidad & Tobago senior team on November 10, 2019, scoring two goals in a 15–0 victory over Anguilla, who were ranked bottom of the FIFA rankings.

International goals
Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.10 November 2019Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago Anguilla13–015–0Friendly
2.14–0

Career statistics
As of October 25, 2020[12]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
KÍ 2019 Betri deildin menn 1233110––164
FC Tucson 2020 USL1 50––––––50
Career Totals 173311000214

    Honors

    Club

    KÍ

    References
    1. https://www.fctucson.com/dariuslewis
    2. "Port St Lucie has soccer gem in 12-year-old Darius Lewis". www.tcpalm.com.
    3. George, Matthew De. "Union Academy prospect Darius Lewis ready for his European 'leap of faith'". The Athletic.
    4. "All-Star Teams Announced for the 2014 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Winter Interregional | US Youth Soccer". www.usyouthsoccer.org.
    5. "Philadelphia Union". phil.ussoccerda.com.
    6. "KÍ Klaksvík sign young American forward". January 8, 2019.
    7. "Trinidad and Tobago - D. Lewis - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
    8. USLLeagueOne com Staff (September 10, 2020). "FC Tucson Signs Darius Lewis". USL League One.
    9. "FC Tucson vs. Richmond Kickers - September 5, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
    10. Communications, FC Tucson (September 5, 2020). "9/5 Match Recap FC Tucson (2) v Richmond Kickers (2)". FC Tucson.
    11. "Darius Lewis Wants To Play for Trinidad and Tobago". August 6, 2019.
    12. "Darius Lewis Soccerway profile". Soccerway.
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