Braian Galván Explained

Braian Galván
Fullname:Braian Alejandro Galván
Birth Date:6 October 2000
Birth Place:San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Height:1.66 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Banfield
Clubnumber:14
Youthclubs1:Estudiantes
Youthclubs2:Colón
Years1:2017–2020
Caps1:9
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2023
Clubs2:Colorado Rapids
Caps2:53
Goals2:4
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Banfield
Caps3:8
Goals3:2
Club-Update:04:01, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Braian Alejandro Galván (born 6 October 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Banfield.[1]

Club career

Galván had a spell with Estudiantes in his youth career, which preceded him joining Colón.[2] He got his senior career going with the club in December 2017, making his professional debut for the Argentine Primera División team during a defeat at home to Talleres; having previously been an unused substitute in August against Rosario Central.[1] [3] His first goal arrived in November 2019 during a 3–2 victory over Estudiantes.[1]

On 16 January 2020, it was announced that Galván would join MLS side Colorado Rapids on 7 July 2020.[4] Galván made his Rapids debut on 22 July in a 2–2 draw against Minnesota United at the MLS is Back Tournament.[5] Galván scored his first goal in Burgundy in Colorado's 5–0 win over Real Salt Lake on 12 September as they reclaimed the Rocky Mountain Cup.[6] Galván earned his first assist with Colorado for Jonathan Lewis' goal in the Rapids' 2–0 victory over LA Galaxy on 19 September.[7] Galván finished his first season with one goal and one assist in ten appearances, including in Colorado's first-round playoff loss at Minnesota.[1]

In February 2022, Galván underwent a successful surgery on his right knee.[8]

Galván signed with Argentine Primera División side Banfield on 9 February 2024.[9]

International career

In 2018, Galván was called up by the Argentina U20s to train against the senior side during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[10]

Personal life

In December 2020, Galván married his wife, Maria.[11]

Career statistics

[1]

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Colón2017–18Primera División1010
2018–19301040
2019–205151
Total9110101
Colorado Rapids2020Major League Soccer9110101
202124200242
202200000000
2023201202000241
Total53420002010584
Career total62530002010685

Notes and References

  1. News: Argentina - B. Galván. 11 October 2018. Soccerway.
  2. News: De Tucumán a Rusia: el destino de gloria de Braian Galván, sparring de la Selección Argentina. 11 October 2018. lagaceta.com. La Gaceta. 23 May 2018.
  3. News: Brian Galván firmó su primer contrato con Colón. 11 October 2018. lacapital.com. La Capital. 28 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Rapids sign 19-year-old Argentinian winger Braian Galván. coloradorapids.com. Colorado Rapids. 16 January 2020. 30 June 2020.
  5. Web site: Braian Galvan. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716113604/https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/braian-galvan . 16 July 2020 .
  6. Web site: MLS Match Center. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918055353/https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2020-09-12-real-salt-lake-vs-colorado-rapids/feed . 18 September 2020 .
  7. Web site: MLS Match Center. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031075029/https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2020-09-19-la-galaxy-vs-colorado-rapids/FEED . 31 October 2020 .
  8. Web site: Braian Galván Undergoes Successful Surgery on ACL and Meniscus . ColoradoRapids.com . 9 February 2022.
  9. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/colorado-rapids-transfer-braian-galvan-to-banfield
  10. News: Brian Galván se dio un gusto con Messi. 11 October 2018 . unosantafe.com. Uno Santa Fe. 28 June 2018.
  11. Web site: Colorado Rapids Twitter. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201221202350/https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1341117006792314882 . 21 December 2020 .