Sebastian Elney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Sebastian Elney

Elney with Hartford Athletic in 2021
Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-06-26) 26 June 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Height	1.85 m
Playing position	Forward
Youth career
2015	Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2019–2020	New York Red Bulls II	36	(7)
2021	Hartford Athletic	20	(1)
National team‡
2013	United States U17	3	(0)
2014	United States U18	4	(1)
2015	United States U20	1	(0)
2021–	Haiti	2	(0)
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 October 2021. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2021

Sebastian Elney (born 26 June 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in the United States, Elney represents the Haiti national team.

Career

Youth

Eleny grew up in Boca Raton, Florida and played with Boca United. In 2015 he played for the Philadelphia Union Academy. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park and played for the Maryland Terrapins for four seasons, winning the National Championship in his last season.

New York Red Bulls II

On 8 March 2019, Elney signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II. On 9 March 2019, he made his debut with the club, appearing in a 3–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers. He was released by Red Bulls II on 30 November 2020.

Hartford Athletic

On 25 February 2021, Elney signed with Hartford Athletic.

International career

Elney played for several Team USA youth national teams before changing his national team affiliation to Hati in 2021. He was on Haiti's preliminary roster for 2021 Olympic qualifiers but did not appear in a game. Elney debuted with the Haiti national team in a friendly 5–1 loss to Bahrain on 1 September 2021.