Federico Redondo Explained

Federico Redondo
Full Name:Federico Redondo Solari[1]
Birth Date:2003 1, df=y
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.88 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Inter Miami
Clubnumber:55
Youthyears1:2013–2022
Youthclubs1:Argentinos Juniors
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Argentinos Juniors
Caps1:49
Goals1:2
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Inter Miami
Caps2:9
Goals2:2
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:Argentina U20
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Argentina U23
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:20 July 2024
Ntupdate:6 February 2024

Federico Redondo Solari (born 18 January 2003) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. The son of Fernando Redondo, born in Spain, he is a youth international for Argentina.

Club career

Argentinos Juniors

Redondo is a youth product of the academy of Argentinos Juniors since the age of 10.[2] He signed his first professional contract with them on 17 December 2021, keeping him at the club until December 2023.[3] He debuted with Argentinos Juniors in a 2–1 Argentine Primera División win over Tigre on 11 July 2022, coming on as a substitute in extra time.[4] He finished his tenure at Argentino Juniors with two goals in 59 appearances in all competitions.[5]

Inter Miami

On 23 February 2024, Redondo completed his transfer to Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, signing a contract that extends through the 2027 season, with an option for the club to extend it through 2028.[6] [7] He joined the club under the U22 Initiative, brought in as a season-ending injury replacement for another U22 Initiative player, Facundo Farías.[6] The transfer was contingent upon the successful receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 visa, formalities necessary for players moving between countries and competing in the United States, respectively.[6]

International career

Redondo is a youth international for Argentina, having represented the Argentina U20s in May 2022.[8]

On 10 January 2024, Redondo was called up for the Argentina Olympic team for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.[9] [10]

Style of play

Redondo usually plays as a defensive midfielder or number five in front of the back-line, but normally operates as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield, due to his passing, vision, technique, positioning, and his ability to dictate the tempo of his team's play, which allows him to link-up the defense and the attack effectively after winning back possession. Considered to be a classy and promising young player in the media, his playing style, reading of the game, height, and physique have led pundits to liken him to his father, Fernando, as well as Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Personal life

Redondo was born in Spain and is of Argentine descent, returning to Argentina at a young age. His father Fernando played in the same position as him most notably for Real Madrid, AC Milan and the Argentine national team, while his brother Fernando Redondo Solari was also briefly a professional footballer.[15] Through his mother, he is the grandson of former footballer Jorge Solari, as well as a nephew of both Santiago Solari, who also played for Real Madrid, and Esteban Solari.[16]

Career statistics

[5]

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Argentinos Juniors2021Argentine Primera División00000000
2022Argentine Primera División14000140
2023Argentine Primera División352307[17] 0452
Total4923070592
Inter Miami2024MLS92002[18] 04[19] 0152
Career total58400309040744

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Argentina (ARG) . FIFA . 1 . 22 May 2023 . 29 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Los dos pibes argentinos en la lista del futuro. 9 October 2020. www.ole.com.ar.
  3. Web site: El hijo de Fernando Redondo: admirador de Gago, destacado en Europa y seguido por clubes ingleses. 17 December 2021. Clarín.
  4. Web site: Pichón de crack: Debutó Federico Redondo. El Gráfico.
  5. Web site: F. REDONDO . Soccerway . Perform Group . 23 February 2024.
  6. Web site: 2024-02-23 . Inter Miami CF Signs Argentine Midfielder Federico Redondo . 2024-02-24 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: 23 February 2023 . Inter Miami signs Argentina youth star Federico Redondo . 23 February 2024 . ESPN.
  8. Web site: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United, Matias Soule of Juventus start for Argentina U20 vs. USA | Mundo Albiceleste. Roy. Nemer.
  9. Web site: 10 January 2024 . Javier Mascherano anunció la lista de la selección argentina Sub 23 para el Preolímpico . Javier Mascherano announced the roster of the Argentine U23 national team for the Pre-Olympic . . es.
  10. Web site: 10 January 2024 . Confirmada la lista de Argentina para el Preolímpico Sub 23 y los números de cada jugador . Argentina's roster for the U23 Pre-Olympic Games confirmed and the numbers of each player . . es.
  11. Web site: Che fine hanno fatto i nostri "Preferiti" . L'Ultimo Uomo . it-IT . 19 October 2023 . 15 February 2024 .
  12. Web site: Il Milan punta il figlio di Redondo: chi è Federico, centrocampista classe 2003 dell'Argentinos Juniors . www.eurosport.it . it . 23 January 2024 . 15 February 2024 .
  13. Web site: Innamorati di Federico Redondo . L'Ultimo Uomo . it-IT . 26 July 2023 . 15 February 2024 .
  14. News: Come gioca Redondo jr e in cosa assomiglia a papà . La Gazzetta dello Sport . it-IT . 25 May 2023 . 15 February 2024 .
  15. Web site: Federico Redondo, hijo de Fernando, comienza a entrenar con la Selección Sub 15. Federico Redondo, son of Fernando, starts training with the Under-15 national team. Minuto Uno. es. 24 September 2017. 2 November 2017.
  16. Web site: El debut del heredero: Federico Redondo sumó sus primeros minutos en Argentinos. 12 July 2022. www.ole.com.ar.
  17. Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  18. Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
  19. Appearances in Leagues Cup