Pedro Fonseca (footballer) explained

Pedro Fonseca
Birth Date:20 May 1997
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height:1.73 m
Position:Winger, forward
Currentclub:South Georgia Tormenta
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:Fluminense
Youthyears2:2016
Youthclubs2:Espanyol (loan)
Youthyears3:2016
Youthclubs3:Marítimo (loan)
Youthyears4:2016–2018
Youthclubs4:FC Golden State Force
Collegeyears1:2018–2021
College1:Louisville Cardinals
Collegecaps1:48
Collegegoals1:15
Years1:2016–2021
Clubs1:FC Golden State Force
Caps1:28
Goals1:21
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Real Monarchs
Caps2:20
Goals2:7
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:South Georgia Tormenta
Caps3:29
Goals3:6
Club-Update:16 October 2023

Pedro Fonseca (born 20 May 1997) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for South Georgia Tormenta in the USL League One.

Career

Youth

Fonseca was born in Rio de Janeiro, and spent time with the academy side at Fluminense, before spending spells on loan in Spain with Espanyol and later with Portuguese side Marítimo in 2016.[1] [2] Fonseca then made the decision to move to the United States, whilst also studying in Brazil, with the plan to play college soccer when he graduated.[2] Whilst in the United States, Fonseca joined FC Golden State, appearing for the team in the USL PDL, helping them win the Western Conference title in 2017 and playing in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against LA Galaxy in 2018.[1] [3]

College

In 2018, Fonseca committed to playing college soccer at the University of Louisville. In four seasons with the Cardinals, Fonseca went on to make 48 appearances, scoring 15 goals and adding 16 assists. He was named All-ACC First Team and United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Second Team in 2021, and All-ACC Second Team in 2020.[1]

While at college, Fonseca continued to appear for FC Golden State Force in both the USL League Two,[4] formerly USL PDL, and the National Premier Soccer League.[5] [6] [7]

Professional

On 11 January 2022, Fonseca was selected 53rd overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[8] [9] [10] [11] On 9 February 2022, Fonseca signed with Salt Lake's MLS Next Pro side Real Monarchs.[12] [13] During the 2022 season, Fonseca went on to make 20 appearances for the Monarchs, scoring seven goals and tallying four assists, earning him the Most Valuable Player award for the club at the end of the year.[14] [15]

On 26 January 2023, Fonseca signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta on a two-year deal.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pedro Fonseca - Men's Soccer. University of Louisville Athletics.
  2. Web site: Monarchs Spotlight: Pedro Fonseca | Real Salt Lake. rsl.
  3. Web site: FC Golden State Force - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Pedro Fonseca -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: FC Golden State Force - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Pedro Fonseca -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  6. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. Web site: NATIONAL GAME OF THE WEEK: FC GOLDEN STATE WINS FIRST-EVER NPSL MATCH. March 19, 2018.
  8. Web site: RSL Picks Two in 2022 SuperDraft Presented by Adidas | Real Salt Lake. rsl.
  9. Web site: Fonseca Selected in Second Round of MLS SuperDraft .
  10. Web site: Real Salt Lake Selects Two Players In 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Trevor. Allen. January 12, 2022. KSL Sports.
  11. Web site: Nineteen ACC Players Chosen in MLS SuperDraft. theacc.com.
  12. Web site: Real Monarchs Sign MLS SuperDraft Selection Pedro Fonseca | Real Salt Lake. rsl.
  13. Web site: Real Monarchs Announce 2022 Roster | Real Salt Lake. rsl.
  14. Web site: Pedro Fonseca | MLSsoccer.com. mlsnextpro.
  15. Web site: Real Monarchs Announce End of Year Awards | Real Salt Lake. rsl.
  16. Web site: Tormenta FC bring in former Real Monarchs captain Pedro Fonseca. USLLeagueOne com Staff. January 26, 2023. USL League One.