Luis Zamudio Explained

Luis Zamudio
Fullname:Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr.
Birth Date:24 June 1998
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height:1.93 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:D.C. United
Clubnumber:56
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:América Premier
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:América
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020
Clubs3:North Texas SC
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Fort Lauderdale CF
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:2021
Clubs5:Miami FC (loan)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Loudoun United
Caps6:27
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:D.C. United
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2023
Clubs8:Pittsburgh Riverhounds (loan)
Caps8:5
Goals8:0
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Club-Update:July 15, 2023
Ntupdate:October 31, 2021

Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr. (born June 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club D.C. United.[1]

Early life

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States[2] to Mexican parents, Zamudio holds double citizenship and is eligible to play for the United States or Mexico. Zamudio is a product of Sueño MLS, he participated in the 2015 MLS tryouts and reached the national finals after advancing from the Los Angeles leg.[3]

Club career

Club América

Zamudio has been registered with America's first team since 2019, and was the third-choice goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and Óscar Jiménez.[4]

North Texas SC

On 7 February 2020, Zamudio joined USL League One side North Texas SC on a one-year contract with an option for the 2021 season.[5] His contract option was declined by North Texas following their 2020 season.[6]

Fort Lauderdale CF

In April 2021, Zamudio joined USL League One side Fort Lauderdale CF ahead of the 2021 season.[7]

On July 7, 2021, Zamudio joined Miami FC on loan.[8]

Loudoun United

Zamudio signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United ahead of their 2022 season.[9]

D.C. United

On October 17, 2022, it was announced Zamudio would join MLS side D.C. United ahead of their 2023 season.[10] On June 16, 2023, he joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a one-month loan. He picked up a clean sheet in his first match for the Riverhounds in a 0-0 draw against Oakland Roots SC.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo - LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga MX. LigaMX.net . Liga MX . Spanish . 22 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Miami FC Adds Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio On Loan . www.miamifc.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184902/https://www.miamifc.com/news_article/show/1172982 . 2021-07-09.
  3. Web site: Sueño MLS: Resume in tow, goalkeeper Luis Zamudio wows scouts with personality, physical tools. MLSSoccer.com . MLS . English . 22 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo - Club América. ClubAmerica.com.mx . Club América . Spanish . 22 January 2020.
  5. Web site: North Texas SC Signs Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio from Club América. fcdallas.com. 7 February 2020.
  6. Web site: North Texas SC Announces Roster Decisions for 2021 FC Dallas. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233539/https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2020/11/30/north-texas-sc-announces-roster-decisions-2021. 2020-11-30.
  7. Web site: Fort Lauderdale CF Announces 2021 Roster. intermiamicf.com. April 9, 2021.
  8. Web site: MIAMI FC ADDS GOALKEEPER LUIS ZAMUDIO ON LOAN . MiamiFC.com . 7 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Loudoun United FC Acquire Forward Tyler Freeman and Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio. https://web.archive.org/web/20220313121102/https://www.loudoununitedfc.com/news_article/show/1214668. 2022-03-13. 2023-08-25.
  10. Web site: D.C. United Sign Loudoun United FC Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio | DC United. dcunited. Jun 18, 2023.
  11. Web site: GK Zamudio joins Hounds on loan deal. Jun 18, 2023.