Vladimir Walent
American soccer player (born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2003-04-22) April 22, 2003 (age 21) | ||
| Place of birth | Port-au-Prince, Haiti | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2022 | Colorado Rapids | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 20 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 3 | (0) |
| 2022 | Colorado Rapids 2 | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 24, 2022 | |||
Vladimir Walent (born April 22, 2003) is a Haitian college soccer player who plays as a defender for Wake Forest University.
Early life
Walent was born in Haiti but emigrated to Lafayette, Colorado as a child.[1]
Career
On July 31, 2020, Walent signed a USL Academy contract with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.[2] He made his debut on September 9, 2020 as a substitute vs. Real Monarchs.[3]
Ahead of the 2022 MLS Next Pro season, Walent signed a contract to play with Colorado Rapids 2.[4][5] He played with the Rapids 2 until the 2022 NCAA Division I men's soccer season, where he began his collegiate career at Wake Forest University. During the 2022 season, he made 20 appearances with Wake Forest, scoring four goals and providing three assists. Walent earned 2022 ACC All-Freshman Team Selection honors at the conclusion of the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference men's soccer season.[6]
References
- ^ "Vlad Walent - Background". godeacs.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Two Rapids Academy Players". www.switchbacksfc.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ "Real Monarchs vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks Match Report – Wednesday September 9, 2020". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ "Development Academy Duo Signs With Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Colorado Rapids".
- ^ "Colorado Rapids". rapd.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "2022 All-ACC Men's Soccer Team Announced". theacc.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
External links
- Profile at US Development Academy
- Profile at Colorado Springs Switchbacks
- Profile at Wake Forest
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