Alejandro Bran
Alejandro Jesús Bran Flores (born 5 March 2001) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS side Minnesota United FC.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Jesús Bran Flores | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | San Jose, Costa Rica | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Minnesota United FC (on loan from Herediano) | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Jicaral | 13 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Municipal Grecia (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022– | Herediano | 36 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | → Guanacasteca (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Minnesota United FC (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2024– | Minnesota United FC 2 | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Costa Rica U20 | 8 | (0) |
| 2021– | Costa Rica | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2024 00:15 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
From San Jose, Costa Rica,[2] Bran debuted in the Costa Rican first division, Liga FPD with Jicaral. He also played on loan at Municipal Grecia and Guanacasteca, before earning a place in CS Herediano first team.[3]
In January 2024, he signed for Major League Soccer side Minnesota United FC on loan for the 2024 season, with the option to make the deal permenant.[4] On 25 February 2024, he scored on his league debut for Minnesota against Austin FC, a stoppage time winner in a 2-1 victory.[5]
International career edit
He is a Costa Rica international.[6] He made his debut for Costa Rica's senior team in August 2021, when he was 20 years-old.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ Matamoros, Alejandro Monge (31 January 2024). "Extreme cold in Minnesota is not an impediment to Alejandro Bran's desire to succeed". ESPN. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Alejandro Bran se convierte en nuevo legionario". Everardoherrera. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Fernandes, Arthur (18 January 2024). "Minnesota United Bolsters Midfield with Signing of Alejandro Bran". MLSMULTIPLEX. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Lod, Bran lead Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Austin in opener". CBS News. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Minnesota United sign Costa Rican midfielder Alejandro Bran". MLSsoccer. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "ALEJANDRO BRAN, DE COSTA RICA A LA MLS EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS". One Football. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.