Player Details

Name

Gonzalo Verón

Height

5' 8"

Weight

154 lbs

Date of Birth

12.24.1989 (34)

Birthplace

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Position

Forward
Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

PRONUNCIATION: Gon-ZAH-loh Veh-rOHn

Creative attacking player that is still fitting into the style of MLS and New York Red Bulls. Has shown speed and flair out on the wing, and an ability to cut infield and create goalscoring chances.

OUTSIDE Made his pro debut for Sportiva Italiano at age 19 in Primera B, the second division of Argentine Football. Veron made 62 appearances across all competitions for Italiano before moving to San Lorenzo in the top division in 2012. In 2013, he was a part of the San Lorenzo squad that placed first in the Primera Division's Torneo Inicial. Won the 2014 Copa Libertadores championship VerĂ³n appeared in both the semifinal and final legs of the competition. VerĂ³n then appeared in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2014 and played in two games, including an appearance against Real Madrid.