Roberto Hațegan facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Roberto Hațegan | ||
| Date of birth | April 26, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Sporting Kansas City II | ||
| Number | 70 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Sacramento Republic | ||
| 2019–2020 | 1. FC Nürnberg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Sacramento Republic | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Politehnica Timișoara | 8 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Unirea Bascov | 9 | (7) |
| 2023 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 26 | (4) |
| 2024– | Sporting Kansas City II | 15 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | United States U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2018 | United States U18 | 4 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 14, 2024 | |||
Nicholas Roberto Hațegan (born April 26, 2001) is an American former professional soccer player. He played as an attacking midfielder. His last team was MLS Next Pro club Sporting Kansas City II.
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Playing Career
Early Years and First Team Debut
Roberto Hațegan started his soccer journey at a young age. He played for the Sacramento Republic's youth teams. These teams are part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. At just 16 years old, Roberto became the first player from their academy to sign with the main team.
He made his first professional appearance on July 15, 2017. This was a big moment for him. He played against Pachuca, a team from Mexico's top league, Liga MX. Roberto started the game and played for 45 minutes.
Playing in Germany
In June 2019, Roberto Hațegan moved to Germany. He signed a contract with a German soccer club called 1. FC Nürnberg. This was an exciting step in his career, playing in a different country.
Return to the United States
Roberto later returned to play in the United States. On January 15, 2024, he joined Sporting Kansas City II. This team plays in MLS Next Pro, a league for developing young soccer talent.
Retirement from Soccer
On February 20, 2025, Roberto Hațegan announced that he was retiring from professional soccer. He shared this news on his social media.
About Roberto
Roberto Hațegan has family roots in Romania. He holds citizenship in both America and Romania. After he stopped playing professional soccer, he started a new career. He became a real estate agent.
External Links
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