Niko de Vera explained

Niko De Vera
Fullname:Niko Antonio Berry De Vera[1]
Birth Date:23 July 1996
Birth Place:Vancouver, Washington, United States
Currentclub:PDX
Position:Left back
Youthyears1:2013–2014
Youthclubs1:Portland Timbers
Collegeyears1:2014–2017
College1:Akron Zips
Collegecaps1:60
Collegegoals1:1
Years1:2015–2017
Clubs1:Portland Timbers U23s
Caps1:29
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:New York Red Bulls II
Caps2:27
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Portland Timbers 2
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:PDX
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2019–
Nationalteam1:Philippines
Nationalcaps1:0
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:19 April 2021

Niko Antonio Berry De Vera (born July 23, 1996) is a Filipino professional football player who plays as a left back for USL League Two club PDX.

Career

Youth and collegiate

De Vera began his career in the youth academy of Portland Timbers in 2013. He made his professional debut in 2013 for the Timbers reserves at age 15. He also played four years of college soccer at the University of Akron between 2014 and 2017, appearing in 60 matches and scoring one goal and recording seven assists. While wearing the captains armband, he sent the zips to the final 4 scoring the winning penalty kick against Louisville.[2]

While in college, De Vera also appeared for Premier Development League side Portland Timbers U23s.[3]

New York Red Bulls

On January 19, 2018, De Vera was drafted in the second-round (31st overall) during the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls.[4] On March 15, 2018, De Vera signed with New York Red Bulls.[5] He made his professional debut on March 17, 2018, for United Soccer League side New York Red Bulls II, starting in a 2–1 win over Toronto FC II.[6]

Portland Timbers 2

De Vera joined USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2 on January 30, 2019.[7] Timbers 2 opted to stop operating following the 2020 season.[8]

International career

De Vera was pre-called up by the Philippines in August 2019.[9]

In October 2019, De Vera received a call-up for the Philippines, making the final 18 roster ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against China.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Niko De Vera - Soccer player profile & career statistics. Global Sports Archive. 25 April 2022.
  2. Web site: de Vera Akron Zips Bio. gozips.com.
  3. Web site: de Vera Premier Development League. USLPDL.com.
  4. Web site: New York Red Bulls select Nico de Vera. onceametro.com. 20 January 2018. January 20, 2018.
  5. Web site: NYRB II Sign Six Players to 2018 USL Roster. newyorkredbulls.com. March 15, 2018.
  6. Web site: New York Red Bulls II 2-1 Toronto FC II. NewYorkRedBulls.com. March 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319084758/https://www.uslsoccer.com/newyorkredbullsii-torontofcii-971223. March 19, 2018. dead.
  7. Web site: T2 Brings Aboard Familiar Face in Wharton. uslchampionship.com. USL Championship. January 30, 2019. March 30, 2020.
  8. Web site: USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds.
  9. Web site: Shrock leads 39-man Azkals pool for WC qualifiers. August 6, 2019. August 17, 2019. Cedelf P.. Tupas. Inquirer Sports.
  10. News: Philippines MNT Line-Up For China PR Match On 15 October 2019. Philippine Football Federation. 9 October 2019. 9 October 2019.