Alex Freeman

Alexander Freeman (born August 9, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Orlando City in Major League Soccer.

Alex Freeman
Personal information
Full name Alexander Freeman
Date of birth (2004-08-09) August 9, 2004
Place of birth Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Right back, right winger
Club information
Current team
 Orlando City
Number 30
Youth career
2017–2019 Weston FC
2020–2021 Orlando City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Orlando City B 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 26, 2022

Club career

Orlando City

Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Freeman attended American Heritage School in Plantation and played three seasons for Weston FC Academy before joining the Orlando City Academy in 2020.[1] In 2021, he made 30 appearances for the under-17 team, scoring eight goals and providing 15 assists as Orlando City were crowned the inaugural MLS Next Cup U17 champions.[2] In December 2021, Freeman committed to NCAA Division I program Louisville Cardinals.

On February 15, 2022, Orlando City signed Freeman to a four-year homegrown contract with an additional option year having spent preseason with the first-team.[3] He made his professional debut with the team's reserve affiliate, Orlando City B, in MLS Next Pro on March 26, 2022.

International career

In March 2021, Freeman was called up to a 28-player United States youth regional identification camp.[4]

Personal life

Freeman is the son of former American football wide receiver Antonio Freeman who won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers in 1997.[5]

Career statistics

Club
As of March 26, 2022[6]
Club Season League Cup Playoffs Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orlando City B 2022 MLS Next Pro 10——10
Career total 10000010

References
  1. "Alex Freeman's Men's Soccer Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  2. "Orlando City Signs Alex Freeman as Homegrown Player". www.themaneland.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. "Orlando City SC Signs Defender Alex Freeman as Club's 12th All-Time Homegrown". www.orlandocitysc.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  4. "Boys YNT Regional ID - Florida Roster". TopDrawerSoccer. Archived from the original on March 23, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  5. Gramajo, Mike. "Orlando City locks up Alex Freeman with 4-year deal". orlandosentinel.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  6. "Alex Freeman Soccerway profile". Soccerway. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
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