Tony Leone (soccer)

Antonio "Tony" Jeremiah Leone (born April 28, 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. Born in the United States, he represents the Mexico under-20 national team.

Tony Leone
Personal information
Full name Antonio Jeremiah Leone
Date of birth (2004-04-28) April 28, 2004
Place of birth Long Beach, California, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Centre-back
Club information
Current team
 Los Angeles FC
Number 28
Youth career
2016–2017 Total Futbol Academy
2017–2020 Los Angeles FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Los Angeles FC 0 (0)
2021– → Las Vegas Lights (loan) 29 (1)
National team‡
2019 United States U15 10 (0)
2019 Mexico U15 5 (0)
2020 United States U17 3 (0)
2021– Mexico U20 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 30, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of November 16, 2021

Club career

Born in Long Beach, California, Leone began his career with Total Futbol Academy before joining the youth setup of Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.[1] Leone rose through the ranks of the club before signing a professional homegrown player contract with the club on July 8, 2020.[1]

Las Vegas Lights

On May 22, 2021, Leone was loaned out to Los Angeles FC's USL Championship affiliate Las Vegas Lights for their match against Phoenix Rising.[2] He made his debut in the match, starting for Las Vegas in the 1–5 defeat.[3] August 27, 2021, Leone received his first red card of his career against LA Galaxy II in the 90th+2 minute.[4]

International career

Leone is eligible to represent both the United States and Mexico.[1] He has represented the United States at both the under-15 and under-17 levels, and Mexico at the under-15, under-17 and under-20.

Leone was called up to the Mexico under-20 national team by Luis Ernesto Pérez to participate at the 2021 Revelations Cup, appearing in three matches, where Mexico won the competition.[5]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played April 30, 2022[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Los Angeles FC 2020 MLS 00———00
Las Vegas Lights 2021 USL 231–––231
2022 60–––60
Total 291000000291
Career total 291000000291
Notes

    Honours

    Mexico U20

    References
    1. Butler, Dylan (July 8, 2020). "LAFC make first three Homegrown signings in club's history". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
    2. "LAFC Loans Six Players To Las Vegas Lights FC For Upcoming Match Against Phoenix Rising FC - 5/22/21". Los Angeles FC. May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
    3. "Phoenix Rising 5–1 Las Vegas Lights". Soccerway.
    4. "Las Vegas Lights FC vs. LA Galaxy II - Football Match Summary - August 27, 2021 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
    5. "Mexico to host U20 Revelations Cup Tournament". fmfstateofmind.com. November 9, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
    6. Tony Leone at Soccerway
    7. "Mexico wins Revelation Cup after win over the United States". SBNATION. November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
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