Aidan Stokes Explained

Aidan Stokes
Birth Date:14 January 2008
Birth Place:Totowa, New Jersey, United States
Height:1.83m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:New York Red Bulls
Clubnumber:21
Youthclubs1:New York Red Bulls
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:New York Red Bulls II
Caps1:18
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:New York Red Bulls
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:United States U15
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalteam2:Wales U16
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:United States U17
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2024–
Nationalteam4:England U17
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:10:58, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:10:58, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

Aidan Stokes (born January 14, 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II.

Club career

New York Red Bulls

Born in New Jersey, Stokes joined the New York Red Bulls Academy and featured within Red Bulls Academy from the U-15 level up to U-17 level. On 19 April 2023, Stokes signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2023 season, joining the first team on an MLS contract for 2024 through the 2027 MLS season, with an option for 2028.[1]

On 20 March 2024, Stokes made his professional debut, appearing as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–1 victory over Hudson Valley Hammers in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.[2]

International

Stokes is eligible to represent the United States having been born and raised in that country and also qualifies to represent both England and Wales through ancestry. During March 2023, Stokes was called in to the United States Youth National Team U-15 camp, and made one appearance with the side.[3]

During November 2023, Stokes was selected to represent the U-16 Wales Youth National Team for the Victory Shield Tournament in Wales.[4] He went on to make two appearances for Wales during the tournament.

In September 2024, he made his debut for United States U17 in a 1–0 loss to Germany U18.[5]

On 8 November 2024, he was called up to the England U17 squad for the first time.[6] On 18 November, he made his debut, playing in a 2–1 loss to Belgium U17.[7]

Career statistics

[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup League CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls IIMLS Next Pro0000000000
20241801000190
Total180100000190
Career total180100000190

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Sign Academy Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract, With Path to Sign First Team Deal as a Homegrown in 2024. newyorkredbulls.com . April 19, 2023 . April 19, 2023.
  2. Web site: NYRBII- Hudson Valley (5-1). espn.com. March 21, 2024.
  3. Web site: Aidan Stokes, Julian Hall Called In To USYNT U-15 Camp. newyorkredbulls.com . March 17, 2023 . March 7, 2023.
  4. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes Called in to U-16 Wales Youth National Team for Upcoming Victory Shield Tournament. newyorkredbulls.com . March 17, 2023 . March 17, 2023.
  5. USYNT. Today’s #U17MYNT Starting XI. 4 September 2024. 19 November 2024. 1831376212582654348.
  6. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes Selected to England U-17 National Team Roster Ahead of International Friendlies. New York Red Bulls II. 8 November 2024. 19 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Vassell. Zac. Report: Belgium 2-1 England MU17s. englandfootball.com. November 19, 2024. November 18, 2024.
  8. Web site: A. Stokes. Soccerway. 20 March 2014.