José Aguinaga

José Aguinaga (born 11 May 1995) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder.

José Aguinaga
Personal information
Full name José Luis Aguinaga Morinigo
Date of birth (1995-05-11) May 11, 1995
Place of birth Madrid, Spain
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward, Midfielder
Youth career
Rayo Vallecano
2009–2011 Real Madrid
2012–2014 Getafe CF
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Rider Broncs 76 (18)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 11 (4)
2017 New York Red Bulls U-23 14 (7)
2018 New York Red Bulls II 21 (6)
2019–2020 Phoenix Rising 38 (3)
2021 El Paso Locomotive 19 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 November 2021

Career

Youth career

Born in Madrid, Aguinaga began his career playing for Rayo Vallecano's youth setup before moving to Real Madrid's cantera. After two years with Real Madrid, Aguinaga joined the youth system of Getafe CF.[1]

Aguinaga also played four years of college soccer at Rider University between 2014 and 2017. While at Rider, Aguinaga made 76 appearances, scored 18 goals and tallied 32 assists.[2]

While with the Broncs, Aguinaga also appeared for Premier Development League sides Seattle Sounders FC U-23[3] and New York Red Bulls U-23.[4]

New York Red Bulls

On January 21, 2018, Aguinaga was drafted in the fourth round (85th overall) of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls.[5][6] On March 15, 2018, Aguinaga signed with New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League.[7] On March 31, 2018, Aguinaga made his first appearance with New York, coming on as a second-half substitute in 5–2 victory over Charleston Battery.[8] On April 7, 2018, Aguinaga scored his first goal for New York, the equalizing goal in a 1–1 draw with Richmond Kickers.[9] On April 14, 2018, Aguinaga started his first match for New York, scoring one goal in a 5–0 victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies.[10]

Phoenix Rising

Aguinaga was signed by Phoenix Rising FC on December 18, 2018.[11]

El Paso Locomotive

On 8 January 2021, Aguinaga moved to USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive.[12] He left El Paso following their 2021 season.[13]

Career statistics
As of October 28, 2018
Club Season League League Cup US Open Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Seattle Sounders FC U-23 2016 114100000124
New York Red Bulls U-23 2017 147100000157
New York Red Bulls II 2018 216300000246
Phoenix Rising FC 2019 303100000246
Career total 46175000005117

References
  1. ""A los españoles nos piden 'touch', como Isco, Iniesta..."". AS.com. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. "Jose Aguinaga - 2014 Men's Soccer Roster - Rider University". gobroncs.com. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
  3. "Sounders FC U23 - 2016 Playoffs - Roster - # - Jose Aguinaga". M. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
  4. "New York Red Bulls U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #10 - Jose Aguinaga". M. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
  5. "Red Bulls take Rider's Jose Aguinaga in fourth round of MLS Superdraft". Trentonian.com. January 21, 2018.
  6. "New York Red Bulls Select Jared Stroud and Jose Aguinaga in Fourth Round of 2018 MLS SuperDraft". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
  7. "NYRB II Sign Six Players to 2018 USL Roster". New York Red Bulls. Archived from the original on 2020-04-08. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
  8. "NYRB II Score Five, Defeat Charleston Battery". newyorkredbulls.com. 2018-03-31. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
  9. "Kickers, Red Bulls II End All Square". uslsoccer.com. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
  10. "Red Bulls II Romp Past Rowdies". uslsoccer.com. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  11. "Rising FC Adds Spanish Attacker Jose Aguinaga". Phoenix Rising Football Club. December 18, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  12. "Locomotive FC Inks Record Setting Phoenix Rising Midfielder Jose Aguinaga".
  13. "Bryam Rebellon and Jose Aguinaga Depart el Paso Locomotive FC".
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