Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr. (born June 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship side Charleston Battery.[1][2]
Early life
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States[3] to Mexican parents, Zamudio holds double citizenship and is eligible to play for the United States or Mexico. Zamudio is a product of Sueño MLS, he participated in the 2015 MLS tryouts and reached the national finals after advancing from the Los Angeles leg. [4]
Club career
Club América
Zamudio has been registered with America's first team since 2019, and was the third-choice goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and Óscar Jiménez.[5]
North Texas SC
On 7 February 2020, Zamudio joined USL League One side North Texas SC on a one-year contract with an option for the 2021 season.[6] His contract option was declined by North Texas following their 2020 season.[7]
Fort Lauderdale CF
In April 2021, Zamudio joined USL League One side Fort Lauderdale CF ahead of the 2021 season.[8]
On July 7, 2021, Zamudio joined Miami FC on loan.[9]
Loudoun United
Zamudio signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United ahead of their 2022 season.[10] Zamudio was Loudoun's No. 1 goalkeeper in 2022, starting 27 matches and recording the league's second-second most saves, 105, along with seven shutouts.
D.C. United
On October 17, 2022, it was announced Zamudio would join MLS side D.C. United ahead of their 2023 season.[11] On June 16, 2023, he joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a one-month loan. He picked up a clean sheet in his first match for the Riverhounds in a 0-0 draw against Oakland Roots SC.[12] D.C. United declined his contract option following their 2024 season.[13]
Charleston Battery
On January 22, 2025, Zamudio signed with the Charleston Battery of the USL Championship.[14]
References
- ^ https://holycitysinner.com/sports/charleston-battery-sign-goalkeeper-luis-zamudio-to-2025-rost/
- ^ "Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo - LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga MX". LigaMX.net (in Spanish). Liga MX. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Miami FC Adds Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio On Loan". www.miamifc.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09.
- ^ "Sueño MLS: Resume in tow, goalkeeper Luis Zamudio wows scouts with personality, physical tools". MLSSoccer.com. MLS. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo - Club América". ClubAmerica.com.mx (in Spanish). Club América. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "North Texas SC Signs Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio from Club América". fcdallas.com. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "North Texas SC Announces Roster Decisions for 2021 | FC Dallas". Archived from the original on 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Fort Lauderdale CF Announces 2021 Roster". intermiamicf.com. April 9, 2021.
- ^ "MIAMI FC ADDS GOALKEEPER LUIS ZAMUDIO ON LOAN". MiamiFC.com. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Loudoun United FC Acquire Forward Tyler Freeman and Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio". Archived from the original on 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "D.C. United Sign Loudoun United FC Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio | DC United". dcunited. Retrieved Jun 18, 2023.
- ^ "GK Zamudio joins Hounds on loan deal". Retrieved Jun 18, 2023.
- ^ "D.C. United Announces 2024 End-of-Year Roster Decisions | DC United". dcunited.
- ^ "Battery sign goalkeeper Luis Zamudio to 2025 roster". Charleston Battery. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
External links
- Luis Zamudio at Soccerway
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