Erik Dueñas Explained

Erik Dueñas
Fullname:	Erik Dueñas
Birth Date:	October 18, 2004
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Height:	1.63m (05.35feet)^[1]
Position:	Midfielder
Currentclub:	Los Angeles FC
Clubnumber:	18
Youthyears1:	2016–2020
Youthclubs1:	Los Angeles FC
Years1:	2020–
Clubs1:	Los Angeles FC
Caps1:	34
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2021–2022
Clubs2:	→ Las Vegas Lights (loan)
Caps2:	17
Goals2:	0
Years3:	2023–
Clubs3:	Los Angeles FC 2
Caps3:	7
Goals3:	2
Club-Update:	July 14, 2024

Erik Dueñas (born October 18, 2004) is a Mexican American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.

Club career

Born in Los Angeles, California, Dueñas began his career at the Los Angeles FC youth academy, being part of the club's inaugural under-12 side.^{[2] [3]}

Los Angeles FC

On July 8, 2020, Dueñas became one of the first three homegrown signings for Los Angeles FC, alongside fellow Mexican-American teammates Christian Torres and Tony Leone.^[3]

Dueñas made his professional debut for Los Angeles FC on October 14, 2020, in a Major League Soccer match against Vancouver Whitecaps. He came on as a 71st-minute substitute for Dejan Jakovic as Los Angeles FC were defeated 1–2.^[4]

International career

Born in the United States, Dueñas is of Mexican descent. He was called up to a training camp for the Mexico U17s in February 2021.^[5]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Los Angeles FC	2020	Major League Soccer	2	0	—		—		—		2	0
	2023		18	0	2	0	4	0	2	0	26	0
	2024		14	0	2	0	—		—		16	0
	Total		34	0	4	0	4	0	2	0	44	0
Las Vegas Lights (loan)	2021	USL Championship	9	0	—		—		—		9	0
	2022		8	0	—		—		—		8	0
	Total		17	0	—		—		—		17	0
Los Angeles FC 2	2023	MLS Next Pro	7	2	–		–		–		7	2
Career total			58	2	4	0	4	0	2	0	68	2

Honors

Los Angeles FC

• U.S. Open Cup

2024

External links

• Profile at the Los Angeles FC website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Erik Dueñas . 20 August 2022 . Los Angeles FC.
2. Web site: Erik Dueñas . US Soccer Development Academy . October 15, 2020 . October 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201017005654/http://lafc.ussoccerda.com/sam/teams/index.php?team=3945180&player=258566074 . dead .
3. News: Rodriguez . Alicia . LAFC sign Christian Torres, Tony Leone and Erik Dueñas as first homegrown players . October 15, 2020 . Angeles on Parade . July 8, 2020 . July 22, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200722100552/https://www.angelsonparade.com/2020/7/8/21317981/lafc-sign-christian-torres-tony-leone-erik-duenas-first-homegrown-players-lafc-academy . dead .
4. Web site: Vancouver Whitecaps 2–1 Los Angeles FC . Major League Soccer.
5. Web site: LAFC dual-national homegrown trio called into Mexico U-17 national team camp | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.