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'''Brenden Russell Aaronson''' (born October 22, 2000) is an American professional [[association football|soccer]] player who plays as an [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]] or [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] for {{German football updater|UnionBer}} club [[1. FC Union Berlin|Union Berlin]], on loan from {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} side [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], and the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States national team]].
'''Brenden Russell Aaronson''' (born October 22, 2000) is an American professional [[association football|soccer]] player who plays as an [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]] or [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] for {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} side [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], and the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States national team]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
His brother [[Paxten Aaronson]] is also a professoinal soccer player and plays for [[SBV Vitesse]], on loan from [[Eintracht Frankfurt]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/nov/02/paxten-brenden-aaronson-bundesliga-brothers-soccer|title=‘It will be weird sharing the pitch’: Paxten Aaronson on playing against his brother|first=Ryan|last=Baldi|date=November 2, 2023|via=The Guardian}}</ref>
His brother [[Paxten Aaronson]] is also a professional soccer player and plays for [[SBV Vitesse]], on loan from [[Eintracht Frankfurt]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/nov/02/paxten-brenden-aaronson-bundesliga-brothers-soccer|title=‘It will be weird sharing the pitch’: Paxten Aaronson on playing against his brother|first=Ryan|last=Baldi|date=November 2, 2023|via=The Guardian}}</ref>


Aaronson's performances for the Philadelphia Union and Red Bull Salzburg earned him the nickname of the "Medford Messi", an [[alliteration]] that refers to his birthplace and makes a comparison with Argentine player [[Lionel Messi]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 4, 2021|title=Brenden Aaronson, aka "The Medford Messi" Scores Game Winner Against Barcelona|url=https://www.crossingbroad.com/2021/08/brenden-aaronson-aka-the-medford-messi-scores-game-winner-against-barcelona.html|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=Crossing Broad|language=en-US}}</ref> He is a fan of the [[San Francisco 49ers]], as his father is from Sacramento.<ref>{{Citation |title=Brenden Aaronson Opens Up On Highs & Lows of Early Career |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_mqU7MB4Q |access-date=2023-10-16 |language=en}}</ref>
Aaronson's performances for the Philadelphia Union and Red Bull Salzburg earned him the nickname of the "Medford Messi", an [[alliteration]] that refers to his birthplace and makes a comparison with Argentine player [[Lionel Messi]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 4, 2021|title=Brenden Aaronson, aka "The Medford Messi" Scores Game Winner Against Barcelona|url=https://www.crossingbroad.com/2021/08/brenden-aaronson-aka-the-medford-messi-scores-game-winner-against-barcelona.html|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=Crossing Broad|language=en-US}}</ref> He is a fan of the [[San Francisco 49ers]], as his father is from Sacramento.<ref>{{Citation |title=Brenden Aaronson Opens Up On Highs & Lows of Early Career |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_mqU7MB4Q |access-date=2023-10-16 |language=en}}</ref>
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===International===
===International===
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{sports links}}
* {{Soccerway|brenden--aaronson/490587}}
* [https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/brenden-aaronson Brenden Russell Aaronson | 1. FC Union Berlin | Player Profile | Bundesliga]
* [https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/brenden-aaronson Brenden Russell Aaronson | 1. FC Union Berlin | Player Profile | Bundesliga]
* [https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/players/brenden-aaronson Brenden Aaronson] at [[Philadelphia Union]]
* [https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/players/brenden-aaronson Brenden Aaronson] at [[Philadelphia Union]]
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Brenden Aaronson
Aaronson with Red Bull Salzburg in 2021
Personal information
Full name Brenden Russell Aaronson[1]
Date of birth (2000-10-22) October 22, 2000 (age 23)[2]
Place of birth Medford, New Jersey, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[3]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team
Leeds United
Youth career
2015–2018 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Bethlehem Steel FC 21 (1)
2019–2020 Philadelphia Union 51 (7)
2021–2022 Red Bull Salzburg 46 (9)
2022– Leeds United 36 (1)
2023–2024Union Berlin (loan) 30 (2)
International career
2015 United States U15 2 (0)
2019 United States U23 3 (0)
2020– United States 42 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 19, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 23, 2024

Brenden Russell Aaronson (born October 22, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for EFL Championship side Leeds United, and the United States national team.

Early life[edit]

Raised in Medford, New Jersey, Aaronson attended Shawnee High School for a single year before being selected to the Philadelphia Union's YSC Academy, where he played soccer and completed his high school education.[4] During his time at YSC Academy, Aaronson had played for Union's youth teams before committing to Indiana University and signing an amateur contract with Bethlehem Steel FC.[5][6]

Club career[edit]

Bethlehem Steel[edit]

Aaronson appeared as an academy player playing for Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2017 season after coming through the Philadelphia Union academy.[7][8] On September 30, 2017, Aaronson made his first start for Steel FC in an away draw versus Tampa Bay Rowdies.[9] Aaronson made 21 appearances for Steel FC and scored his first goal for the professional side against Atlanta United 2.[10]

Philadelphia Union[edit]

On September 17, 2018, it was announced that Aaronson would join the Philadelphia Union at the beginning of their 2019 season.[11] On March 17, 2019, the homegrown player scored his first professional goal in his MLS debut, helping Philadelphia tie against Atlanta United. Considered to be a back-up playmaker for the Union, injuries and suspensions gave Aaronson the opportunity to start and excel in the first team as both playmaking number 10 and left-sided box-to-box midfielder.[12]

At the end of his rookie season, Aaronson finished second for 2019 MLS Rookie of the year, with three goals and two assists in over 1,640 minutes played. Aaronson was the youngest player out of the five finalists.[13]

The 2020 season became a breakout year for Aaronson who finished the season with 31 appearances across all competitions and scoring 4 goals. Aaronson's performance during the season earned him several accolades include being named to the 2020 MLS Best XI for the regular season and the MLS is Back Tournament.[14][15] The Union finished the season with the best league record earning the team's first trophy, the 2020 Supporters' Shield.[16]

Red Bull Salzburg[edit]

After persistent rumors, it was announced on October 16, 2020, that Aaronson would join Red Bull Salzburg effective January 2021 after the MLS season ended.[17] While the transfer fee was undisclosed, Philadelphia announced that it would be the highest transfer fee paid for an American homegrown player from MLS.[18] Early news reports indicated the fee is US$6 million up front, with US$3 million in possible incentives.[19][20] Aaronson made his debut for Salzburg on January 25, as a substitute during a 2–0 victory over Rheindorf Altach.[21]

Aaronson during a match with RB Salzburg in 2021

Aaronson scored his first goal for Salzburg on February 10, 2021, scoring the game-winning goal during an eventual 3–1 win over Austria Wien.[22] On May 1, he won his first piece of silverware with Salzburg as the club defeated LASK in the Austrian Cup final by 3–0.[23] Aaronson scored the second goal of the match, and his fifth in all competitions since his move from Philadelphia in January.[23]

Leeds United[edit]

On May 26, 2022, Leeds United announced the signing of Aaronson on a five-year contract, beginning on July 1.[24][25] Sky Sports reported the transfer fee to be £24.7 million.[26] He made his senior league debut for Leeds as part of the starting eleven in their season opener on August 6, with a 2–1 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.[27] On August 21, Aaronson scored his first Premier League goal after forcing an error from Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy in a 3–0 home win over rivals Chelsea, helping Leeds secure their first victory over the Blues for 20 years.[28]

Loan to Union Berlin[edit]

On July 9, 2023, following Leeds' relegation from the Premier League, Aaronson joined Bundesliga side Union Berlin on loan for the 2023–24 season.[29]

International career[edit]

After showing a strong rookie season, Aaronson received his first senior call-up to the United States men's national soccer team in October 2019 for CONCACAF Nations League matches with Cuba and Canada. He did not earn a cap in either match.[30] Aaronson earned his second call-up to the senior team for the 2020 January camp.[31] Aaronson earned his full debut in a 1–0 win over Costa Rica. Later that year, Aaronson scored his first senior international goal during a 6–0 victory over El Salvador in December 2020.[32]

Aaronson was included in the 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing in all three group games.[33][34][35][36]

Personal life[edit]

His brother Paxten Aaronson is also a professional soccer player and plays for SBV Vitesse, on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt.[37]

Aaronson's performances for the Philadelphia Union and Red Bull Salzburg earned him the nickname of the "Medford Messi", an alliteration that refers to his birthplace and makes a comparison with Argentine player Lionel Messi.[38] He is a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, as his father is from Sacramento.[39]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of match played May 19, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bethlehem Steel FC 2017 USL Championship 5 0 1 0 6 0
2018 USL Championship 16 1 2 0 18 1
Total 21 1 3 0 24 1
Philadelphia Union 2019 MLS 28 3 2 0 30 3
2020 MLS 23[c] 4 1 0 3[d] 0 27 4
Total 51 7 3 0 3 0 57 7
Red Bull Salzburg 2020–21 Austrian Bundesliga 20 5 3 2 2[e] 0 25 7
2021–22 Austrian Bundesliga 26 4 5 0 10[f] 2 41 6
Total 46 9 8 2 12 2 66 13
Leeds United 2022–23 Premier League 36 1 4 0 40 1
Union Berlin (loan) 2023–24 Bundesliga 30 2 2 0 6[f] 0 38 2
Career total 184 20 17 2 3 0 18 2 3 0 225 24
  1. ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup, Austrian Cup, FA Cup and DFB-Pokal
  2. ^ Includes MLS Cup Playoffs
  3. ^ Includes three appearances in MLS is Back Tournament group stage
  4. ^ Appearances in MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League

International[edit]

As of match played June 23, 2024[40]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2020 2 1
2021 13 4
2022 13 1
2023 10 2
2024 4 0
Total 42 8
United States score listed first, score column indicates score after each Aaronson goal.[41]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 December 9, 2020 Inter Miami CF Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States 2  El Salvador 6–0 6–0 Friendly
2 March 25, 2021 Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria 3  Jamaica 2–0 4–1 Friendly
3 June 9, 2021 Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, United States 7  Costa Rica 1–0 4–0 Friendly
4 September 5, 2021 Nissan Stadium, Nashville, United States 9  Canada 1–0 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 September 8, 2021 Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras 10  Honduras 3–1 4–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 June 1, 2022 TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, United States 19  Morocco 1–0 3–0 Friendly
7 March 24, 2023 Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada 29  Grenada 2–0 7–1 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League A
8 September 12, 2023 Allianz Field, Saint Paul, United States 34  Oman 2–0 4–0 Friendly

Honors[edit]

Philadelphia Union

Red Bull Salzburg

United States

Individual

References[edit]

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  3. ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: List of players: United States" (PDF). FIFA. November 15, 2022. p. 31. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  4. ^ Strauss, Robert. "Meet the Philadelphia Union’s Youngest Hometown Player; At just 18 years old, midfielder Brenden Aaronson's dream has come true.", New Jersey Monthly, May 2, 2019. Accessed June 24, 2019.
  5. ^ Matthew Ralph (November 20, 2017). "Brenden Aaronson verbally commits to Indiana University for 2019". Brotherly Game. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  6. ^ Jonathan Tannenwald (August 21, 2018). "Medford's Brenden Aaronson is the Union's top prospect, and a genuine U.S. soccer playmaker". The Philadelphia Inquire. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
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  9. ^ Matthew Ralph (October 5, 2017). "South Jersey teens impress in first starts for Bethlehem Steel". Brotherly Game. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  10. ^ Matthew Ralph (July 30, 2018). "Three Steel players score first pro goals in 4-1 win over Atlanta United 2". Brotherly Game. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
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