Victor Garza Explained

Victor Garza
Fullname:Victor Hazael Garza Garza
Birth Date:February 25, 1992
Birth Place:McAllen, Texas, United States
Position:Midfielder, Forward
Youthyears1:2007–2008
Youthclubs1:Brad Friedel Premier Soccer Academy
Youthyears2:2008–2009
Youthclubs2:Columbus Crew
Youthyears3:2009–2012
Youthclubs3:Tigres
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Tigres
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Dallas City FC
Caps2:14
Goals2:8
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Ararat Yerevan
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2018
Clubs4:Tampico Madero
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2016
Clubs5:Tampico Madero (loan)
Caps5:22
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2018
Clubs6:Rio Grande Valley FC (loan)
Caps6:25
Goals6:0
Years7:2019–2020
Clubs7:Rio Grande Valley FC
Caps7:11
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Nationalcaps1:20
Nationalgoals1:10
Nationalyears2:2011
Nationalteam2:United States U20
Nationalcaps2:12
Nationalgoals2:6
Club-Update:October 5, 2020

Victor Hazael Garza Garza (born February 25, 1992) is an American soccer player.

Club career

Professional

On February 3, 2012, Garza debuted with Liga MX México Primera División side Tigres on Copa Libertadores match against Union Espanola.[1]

In 2013, Garza played one friendly match with Turkish club Konyaspor versus rival Antalyaspor.[2]

In 2014, Garza captained US NPSL team Dallas City FC and won the Trinity River Cup. Garza played 1,260 minutes and contributed eight goals and 13 assists.[3]

On January 17, 2015, Garza signed with Armenian first division side Ararat Yerevan.[4]

In 2016, after trying out his luck in Europe, he returned to Tigres, who loaned him out to Ascenso MX team Tampico Madero F.C.[5]

In 2017, Victor returns to his native Rio Grande Valley to play for United Soccer League team Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on loan from Tigres.[6]

In 2018, Garza suffered a major knee injury and lost most of his season with the Toros. He recovered from the injury and was given shirt number 10 for the 2019 USL season. His move to the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros became permanent after the team purchased his rights from Tigres.[7]

International career

Garza has represented the United States at the U17 level, playing two international friendly matches, and at the U20 level, playing four international friendly matches.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Garza Reflects on Tigres Debut. https://web.archive.org/web/20130803025147/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=show&id=8784. usurped. August 3, 2013. yanks-abroad.com. Yanks Abroad. February 7, 2012. April 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: American Exports: Former US youth international Victor Garza on trial with Turkish club. mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. July 16, 2013. April 20, 2020.
  3. Web site: At ESPN 1540 Dallas. dallascityfc.com. Dallas City FC. April 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20150121063039/http://www.dallascityfc.com/content_page_2.asp?QS1=157&F=HTML&QS2=template. January 21, 2015.
  4. Web site: Valley’s Víctor Garza signs to play in Armenian first division. RGVFútbol. 16 October 2015. 17 January 2015.
  5. Web site: TOP TEN JAIBO DE VÍCTOR GARZA - Tampico Madero. Tampico Madero. 16 October 2016. 17 January 2017.
  6. Web site: Houston Dynamo defeat RGV FC 3-0 in preseason scrimmage . Houston Dynamo. 16 February 2017. 17 March 2017.
  7. Web site: Married and healthy, Garza is back better than ever . SBNation Dynamo Theory. 16 February 2019. 17 February 2019.
  8. Web site: Garza Excited For Under-20 Debut. https://web.archive.org/web/20130803003838/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=show&id=6472. usurped. August 3, 2013. yanks-abroad.com. Yanks Abroad. July 1, 2010. April 20, 2020.