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) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 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) |
| National team | |||
| 2016 | United States U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2018 | United States U18 | 4 | (2) |
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Nicholas Roberto Hațegan (born April 26, 2001) is an American professional soccer player. He plays as an attacking midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Sporting Kansas City II. An attacking midfielder is a player who helps both defend and score goals, often playing closer to the opponent's goal.
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Roberto Hațegan's Club Career
Early Career and First Team Debut
When Roberto Hațegan was just 16 years old, he made a big step in his soccer journey. He became the first player from Sacramento Republic FC's youth academy to sign with their main team. A youth academy is like a special school where young, talented players train to become professionals.
Hațegan played his first professional game on July 15, 2017. He started the match and played for 45 minutes against Pachuca, a team from Liga MX, which is a top soccer league in Mexico. Before joining the main team, Hațegan spent two seasons playing for Sacramento Republic FC's Academy.
Playing in Germany
In June 2019, Hațegan signed a contract with a German club called 1. FC Nürnberg. This was an exciting move for him to play soccer in Europe.
Return to the United States
On January 15, 2024, Hațegan joined Sporting Kansas City II. This team plays in MLS Next Pro, which is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It's a league where young players can develop their skills.
Personal Life and Background
Roberto Hațegan has family roots in Romania. He holds dual citizenship, meaning he is a citizen of both the United States and Romania.
