Ian Cerro Explained

Ian Cerro
Birth Date:9 December 1996
Birth Place:Florida, United States
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Georgia FC
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Colorado Storm
Youthyears2:2015–2016
Youthclubs2:Real Juvencia
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Collegecaps1:7
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23
Caps1:12
Goals1:1
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Cañuelas
Years3:2021
Clubs3:FC Milwaukee Torrent
Caps3:10
Goals3:2
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Chicago House
Caps4:12
Goals4:4
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Chattanooga FC
Caps5:24
Goals5:4
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Rio Grande Valley FC
Caps6:27
Goals6:2
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Georgia FC
Caps7:13
Goals7:0
Club-Update:October 24, 2023

Ian Cerro (born December 9, 1996) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Georgia FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Career

Youth and college

Cerro was born in Florida, but moved to Aurora, Colorado in 2001.[1] Cerro played soccer at Grandview High School where he was chosen as the Rookie of the Year in the Centennial League as a freshman. Cerro also played club soccer with the Colorado Storm Academy, earning a State Championship in 2013. He later spent a season playing soccer with Spanish Segunda División B side Real Juvencia as well as training in Rosario, Argentina.[2]

In 2017, Cerro returned to the United States to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He made seven appearances for the Cougars across two seasons, with all the appearances coming in his freshman year.[2] He spent time in 2018 playing with USL PDL side Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23, scoring one goal and tallying one assist in 12 matches.[3] [1]

Professional

2019 saw Cerro sign his first professional contract with Argentinian Primera C Metropolitana side Cañuelas.[1] He returned to the United States in 2021, playing with National Premier Soccer League side FC Milwaukee Torrent[4] where he was 2021 Midwest Region XI and NPSL National XI.[5] [6] Later in the year, he signed with the National Independent Soccer Association side Chicago House AC.[7] [8] In 2022, he stayed in the NISA with Chattanooga FC, scoring four goals in 24 regular season games.[9] [8]

On January 24, 2023, Cerro signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.[10] [11]

Cerro signed with new National Independent Soccer Association side Georgia FC during their inaugural season.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Switchbacks FC PDL Player Ian Cerro Signs Professional Contract.
  2. Web site: Ian Cerro - 2017 - Men's Soccer. SIUE.
  3. Web site: Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ian Cerro -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. Web site: NPSL Announces 2021 Region XI Selections. July 26, 2021.
  6. Web site: NPSL Announces 2021 National XI Selections. July 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: An exclusive interview with Ian Cerro, Chicago House AC’s recent breakout talent. June 8, 2022. VAVEL.
  8. Web site: Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association. www.nisaofficial.com.
  9. Web site: Signing of Ian Cerro brings more international pro experience to CFC. Chattanooga. FC. January 19, 2022. Chattanooga FC.
  10. Web site: Toros Sign Midfielder Ian Cerro. January 25, 2023.
  11. Web site: RGV FC Sign Midfielder Ian Cerro. January 24, 2023. OurSports Central.
  12. https://www.nisaofficial.com/roster/ian-cerro