Sebastian Berhalter

Sebastian Berhalter (born May 10, 2001) is a British-born American soccer player who currently plays for the Columbus Crew. Berhalter played college soccer for the University of North Carolina and was signed by Columbus to a homegrown contract in 2020.

Sebastian Berhalter
Personal information
Full name Sebastian Berhalter
Date of birth (2001-05-10) May 10, 2001
Place of birth London, United Kingdom
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Columbus Crew
Number 18
Youth career
2014–2019 Columbus Crew
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 North Carolina Tar Heels 16 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Columbus Crew 9 (0)
National team
2018 United States U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:33, 5 November 2020 (UTC)

Career

Youth and college

Berhalter was born in London and was raised in the Columbus area. He joined the Columbus Crew SC Academy in 2014 and played for several teams, making 103 appearances and scoring 11 goals. Berhalter played his freshman season at the University of North Carolina in 2019, playing in 16 matches.[1][2]

Professional

Berhalter was announced as a homegrown player signing by the Columbus Crew on January 17, 2020.[1] He made his professional debut on July 11, 2020, against FC Cincinnati during the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, Florida. His first professional start was five days later versus New York Red Bulls on July 16, 2020, in the MLS is Back Tournament. Berhalter finished the season making a total of nine appearances, splitting time with fellow homegrown player Aidan Morris as the primary midfield backup for a Columbus side that won the 2020 MLS Cup.

Career statistics
Club Season League Playoffs Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Columbus Crew SC 2020 Major League Soccer 900000–0090
Totals 900000000090

Personal life

He is the son of former Columbus and current United States head coach Gregg Berhalter and former University of North Carolina Tar Heels player Rosalind Roz Santana.[3]

Honors

Columbus Crew

References
  1. Baer, Benjamin (January 17, 2020). "Columbus Crew SC sign Sebastian Berhalter, Gregg's son, to Homegrown deal". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. Mendola, Nicholas (January 17, 2020). "Sebastian Berhalter signs Homegrown deal with Columbus Crew". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  3. Remarks Introducing New US Soccer MNT Head Coach


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