Darius Lewis Explained

Darius Lewis
Fullname:Darius Khambrel Lewis
Birth Date:11 October 1999
Birth Place:Port St. Lucie, Florida, U.S.
Height:1.70 m[1]
Position:Winger, forward
Currentclub:Audax Rio
Youthyears1:2014
Youthclubs1:Boca Raton FC
Youthyears2:2014–2015
Youthclubs2:FC Florida
Youthyears3:2015–2018
Youthclubs3:Philadelphia Union
Years1:2019
Clubs1:
Caps1:12
Goals1:3
Years2:2020
Clubs2:FC Tucson
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Botafogo
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Audax Rio (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Trinidad and Tobago
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:2
Club-Update:20:43, 19 January 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:15 April 2022

Darius Khambrel Lewis (born 11 October 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Audax Rio, on loan from Botafogo. Born in the United States, he has played for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.

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]

Professional

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 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] His contract option was not picked up by Tucson following the 2020 season.

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.

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 10 November 2019 Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago align=center 13–0 15–0 Friendly
2. align=center 14–0

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2019Betri deildin menn1233110164
FC Tucson2020USL15050
Career Totals173311000214

Honors

Club

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Darius Lewis . 27 September 2020 . 18 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200918113322/https://www.fctucson.com/dariuslewis . dead .
  2. Web site: Port St Lucie has soccer gem in 12-year-old Darius Lewis. Tcpalm.com.
  3. Web site: Union Academy prospect Darius Lewis ready for his European 'leap of faith'. Matthew De. George. Theathletic.com.
  4. Web site: All-Star Teams Announced for the 2014 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Winter Interregional | US Youth Soccer. Usyouthsoccer.org.
  5. Web site: Philadelphia Union. Phil.ussoccerda.com.
  6. Web site: KÍ Klaksvík sign young American forward. Local.fo. January 8, 2019.
  7. Web site: Trinidad and Tobago - D. Lewis - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. Us.soccerway.com.
  8. Web site: FC Tucson Signs Darius Lewis. September 10, 2020. Uslleagueone.com.
  9. Web site: FC Tucson vs. Richmond Kickers - September 5, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com. Uslleagueone.com.
  10. Web site: 9/5 Match Recap FC Tucson (2) v Richmond Kickers (2). September 5, 2020. Fctucson.com.
  11. Web site: Darius Lewis Wants To Play for Trinidad and Tobago. Qsportstt.com. August 6, 2019.