Félicien Dumas Explained

Félicien Dumas
Birth Date:29 December 1996
Birth Place:Paris, France
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2008–2011
Youthclubs1:International Soccer Academy
Youthyears2:2011–2014
Youthclubs2:Home United
Youthyears3:2014–2015
Youthclubs3:Hong Kong FC
Collegeyears1:2015–2019
College1:Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Collegecaps1:56
Collegegoals1:7
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Chicago FC United
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Indy Eleven
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Club-Update:6 October 2020

Félicien Dumas (born 29 December 1996) is a French football player.

Career

Youth

Dumas was born in Paris, but spent time in Tokyo and Singapore growing up. He played with Home United and Hong Kong FC during his time in Asia, and earned trials with Newcastle United and Kashiwa Reysol.[1] [2]

University of Notre Dame

In 2015, Dumas attended the University of Notre Dame to play college soccer. He redshirted his freshman year and began play in 2016, where he went on to play for the Fighting Irish for four years. During his time at Notre Dame, Dumas made 56 appearances, scoring 7 goals and tallying 17 assists, and was a two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Week in 2019[2]

Chicago FC United

While at college, Dumas also appeared for USL League Two side Chicago FC United in 2019.[3]

MLS SuperDraft

On 9 January 2020, Dumas was selected 48th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[4] He appeared for the club in their pre-season Florida Cup, including in a fixture against Brazilian club Corinthians,[5] he did not sign with the club.

Indy Eleven

On 17 June 2020, Dumas signed with USL Championship side Indy Eleven.[6] He made his professional debut on 26 July 2020, appearing as an 81st-minute substitute during a 1–0 loss to Saint Louis FC.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Felicien Dumas | MLSsoccer.com.
  2. Web site: Felicien Dumas. July 9, 2018. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website.
  3. Web site: Chicago FC United | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: New York City FC Drafts Two Players in 2020 MLS SuperDraft | New York City FC.
  5. Web site: NYCFC announce Florida Cup roster. Christian A.. Smith. January 12, 2020. Hudson River Blue.
  6. Web site: Eleven Sign Defender Felicien Dumas. USLChampionship com Staff. June 17, 2020. USL Championship.
  7. Web site: Saint Louis FC vs. Indy Eleven - July 26, 2020 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.