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Roberto Hațegan
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Roberto Hațegan
Date of birth (2001-04-26) April 26, 2001 (age 24)
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)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 14, 2024.
† Appearances (Goals).

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.

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.

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