Alexis Quezada

Alexis Quezada Cardenas (born 2 May 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Greek Super League 2 club Xanthi.

Alexis Quezada
Personal information
Full name Alexis Quezada Cardenas
Date of birth (1997-05-02) 2 May 1997
Place of birth Chicago, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Xanthi
Number 18
Youth career
0000–2014 Chicago Fire
2014 Deportivo Cuenca
2020–2021 Leixões
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Venados 3 (1)
2018–2019 Celaya 5 (0)
2020-2021 Leixões (0)
2021 Fafe (0)
2022– Xanthi 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Quezada was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised most of his life in West Chicago, Illinois. Attending Wegner Elementary School, Leman Middle School and West Chicago Community High School.[1]

Career

W.C United Wildcats

Quezada first participated in his local club soccer team, W.C United Wildcats which stands for West Chicago United Wildcats.[2]

Chicago Fire

After playing a short time with his high school program, Quezada was invited to a tryout with Chicago Fire youth academy in the Major League Soccer. Spending years in the clubs youth academy and developing.

Deportivo Cuenca

In 2014 Quezada transferred to Deportivo Cuenca (youth academy) of the Serie A at just 16 years of age which he mentioned as having an exceptional infrastructure for developing young players in their system. Alexis attracted interest from a number of clubs, and eventually Deportivo Cuenca won the race for his signature in February 2014. Toluca was close in 2013 but passport problems prevented him from playing in Mexico. [3]

Club Venados

On July 6, 2016 Quezada received his Mexican nationality and was joining Mexican side Venados F.C. of Ascenso MX.[4] Not playing much of his time due to injuries on his ankle. He did help Cantera Venados obtain their first championship title in their institution youth system.[5]

Club Celaya

Before the second half of 2017–18, Quezada joined Celaya in the Ascenso MX now called Liga de Expansión MX. [6]

Leixões S.C.

In 2020, it was announced that Quezada signed with Segunda Liga Portugal side Leixões. Debuting against Boavista on December 18, 2021 in Estádio do Bessa. He was also part of Leixões very talented side Liga Revelação U23 squad who were one victory away of becoming champions before losing against Estoril 2-0.[7] The match was terminated after a massive brawl occurred between both sides with minutes remaining. [8]

In 2021, he joined Portuguese club side Fafe in Liga 3 (Portugal) [9]

Xanthi F.C.

Alexis was officially signed to historic Greek club side Xanthi handing him the number 18 jersey. [10] On 10 April 2022, he debuted for Xanthi during a 0–0 draw with Panserraikos in the Super League 2.

International career

Quezada is eligible to also represent Ecuador and Mexico internationally through his parents.[1]

References
  1. "Alexis Quezada: el 'mexicano' con 3 nacionalidades que se abre paso en el futbol de Europa". mediotiempo.com.
  2. "ΠΑΝΣΕΡΡΑΪΚΟΣ – ΑΟ ΞΑΝΘΗ 0-0". xanthifc.gr.
  3. "Pro Prospects: Fire youth joins club in SA | Club Soccer | Youth Soccer". TopDrawerSoccer.com.
  4. "Νέα μεταγραφή για τον ΑΟΞ, ο Alexis Quesada Cardenas!". February 17, 2022.
  5. "Cantera Venados FC es Campeón del Grupo Uno". La Revista.
  6. "Liga Revelação: Estoril vence Leixões e sagra-se campeão num jogo com confusão no final". www.ojogo.pt.
  7. Pérez, Carlos. "¡Nuevo mexicano a Grecia! Alexis Quezada llega al Xanthi". juanfutbol.com.
  8. Corp, Misiva. "futbolecuador.com - Se declara a las órdenes si La Tri lo necesita (VIDEO)". www.futbolecuador.com.
  9. "Alexis torna-se justiceiro para 2021/22 💛🖤". facebook.com.
  10. "Ο Αlexis Quezada στον ΑΟ Ξάνθη". xanthifc.gr.

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