Player Details

Name

Nick DeLeon

Height

5' 10"

Weight

172 lbs

Date of Birth

7.17.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Phoenix, AZ USA

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Winger

Preferred Side

Left/Right

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior
Career Summary

HOW ACQUIRED: Selected in Stage 1 of 2018 Re-Entry Draft.

DeLeon came out with his hair on fire in his rookie season, scoring six goals and assisting on four others, for a team that made it to the 2012 Eastern Conference Championship. He scored the game-winning goal in the late stages of United's Conference Semifinal matchup against the New York Red Bulls that year. He became a regular starter on the right wing for United and has since moved to the right back position. He will look to again be a contributor for TFC in 2021.

COLLEGE: Played two years at UNLV, where he scored two goals, before transferring to Louisville. There he registered 14 goals and nine assists. Was named to All-Big East Conference First Team in both of his seasons with the Cardinals.

NOTES: 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year finalist.