Raiko Arozarena
Raiko Arozarena González (born 27 March 1997) is a Cuban professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper who plays for Las Vegas Lights since 2024.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raiko Arozarena González | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Pinar del Río, Cuba | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Pinar del Río | |||
| 2018–2020 | Venados | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Cafetaleros de Chiapas | 20 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 5 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Forward Madison (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2024- | Las Vegas Lights | 5 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| Cuba U20 | |||
| 2022– | Cuba | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 June 2023 | |||
Club career
After trying baseball he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a goalkeeper, beginning his career with local club Pinar del Río.
On 9 April 2021, Arozarena joined USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies. Arozarena made his debut for the Rowdies on 20 October 2021, in a 3–0 home win over Miami FC.
On 12 July 2022, Arozarena was loaned to Forward Madison FC in USL League One. Madison sent goalkeeper Phil Breno to Tampa Bay as part of the deal. Arozarena returned to Tampa Bay on 20 October 2022, following the end of the 2022 USL League One season. Arozarena was released by the Rowdies following the 2023 season.
On 8 March 2024, Arozarena was signed by Las Vegas Lights.
International career
In November 2022, Arozarena made his debut for the Cuba national team, playing two friendlies in a series against the Dominican Republic. He started the first, a 4–2 victory, and was subbed into the second, a 1–1 draw.
Personal life
Arozarena's older brother is professional baseball outfielder Randy Arozarena, who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 16 April 2019.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Venados | 2018–19 | Ascenso MX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
- Notes
References
External links
- Raiko Arozarena at WorldFootball.net