Player Details

Name

Erik Dueñas

Pronunciation

Dwen-Yas

Height

5' 4"

Weight

130 lbs

Date of Birth

10.18.2004 (18)

Birthplace

Los Angeles, USA

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 21-24

Player Category

Homegrown
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LAFC dual-national homegrown trio called into Mexico U-17 national team camp

LAFC dual-national homegrown trio called into Mexico U-17 national team camp

Right back Erik Duenas, center back Tony Leone and forward Christian Torres – the first three Homegrown signings in LAFC history – have been called up by Mexico’s U-17 national team. All three players are 16 years old, with Torres making the greatest MLS inroads during the 2020 season. He logged eight appearances
LAFC make first three Homegrown signings in club's history

LAFC make first three Homegrown signings in club's history
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YELLOW CARD: Erik Dueñas, LAFC - 93rd minute
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YELLOW CARD: Erik Dueñas, LAFC - 93rd minute
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Career Summary

ACQUIRED

Signed to MLS Homegrown contract on July, 8 2020. 

CAREER MILESTONES 

  • One of the first-ever players to sign to the first team from the LAFC Academy: 2020 
  • U-13 Concacaf Champions League Winner: 2018 

PROFESSIONAL  

2020 (Los Angeles Football Club): 

  • Appeared in two games for a total of 34 minutes played. 
  • Made MLS and LAFC debut during 2-1 loss at Vancouver on October 14, played final 19 minutes of the game. 
  • Youngest player to appear in a game in 2020 and third-youngest in MLS history. 

YOUTH CAREER 

LAFC ACADEMY (2016 – 2020): 

  • Joined the Academy as a member of the U-12 group during its inception year in 2016. 
  • Represented LAFC at U-14, U-15 and U-16/17, including 16 games during the 2019-20 season. 
  • In four years, he tallied five goals in 104 matches across all competitions. 

PERSONAL  

Follow Erik on Instagram @erikduenas2. 

INTERNATIONAL 

  • Called up by Mexico’s U-17 National Team for Jan. And Feb. 2021 training camps alongside teammates and LAFC Academy products Tony Leone and Christian Torres.