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Brenden Aaronson (born October 22, 2000) is one of the United States' most exciting attacking midfielders. A Philadelphia Union homegrown talent who's conquered MLS, Austria, Germany, and England. **316 career matches with 39 goals and 36 assists**. **Philadelphia Union (2019-2020)**: Signed as homegrown player in 2018, debuted 2019. **Rookie of the Year finalist** with 3 goals, 2 assists in 1,640+ minutes. **Breakout 2020**: 31 apps, 4 goals, won **2020 MLS Best XI** and helped Union win their first trophy - the **2020 Supporters' Shield**. **Red Bull Salzburg (2021-2022)**: **46 apps, 9 goals**. Won **Austrian Cup 2021** and **Austrian Double** (league + cup) in 2021-22. Dominated Austrian football and announced himself to Europe. **Leeds United (2022-Present)**: Signed May 2022 for Premier League. **47 Premier League apps, 2 goals, 4 assists**. **Championship 2024-25 WINNER**: **9 goals in 46 games** as Leeds won the league. Total **93 apps, 11 goals** for Leeds across all competitions. **Union Berlin (2023-24 loan)**: **30 Bundesliga apps, 2 goals, 2 assists**. Bundesliga experience in Germany. **USMNT (56 caps, 9 goals)**: **Debut 2020** vs Costa Rica. First goal Dec 2020 vs El Salvador (6-0 win). **2021: 7 goal contributions** (4 goals, 3 assists) - led all USMNT players. **2022 World Cup** - played all 3 group games. **3x CONCACAF Nations League winner** (2021, 2023, 2024). **CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 runner-up**. Dynamic attacking midfielder/winger with exceptional work rate, pressing intensity, and creative vision. Represents the golden generation of American talent breaking through in Europe's top leagues.
Aaronson's tactical DNA mapped across legendary coaching philosophies.
American dynamo with exceptional work rate (9.2) and pressing intensity (9.0). Championship winner 2025 with Leeds (9 goals, 46 games). 2022 World Cup participant. 3x CONCACAF Nations League champion. Perfect for high-pressing systems (Philosophy_45_Bielsa_Intensity). Dynamic midfielder with 316 career apps, 39 goals, 36 assists across MLS, Austria, Germany, England.
| Club/Country | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 2019-2020 | 62 | 7 |
| RB Salzburg | 2021-2022 | 46 | 9 |
| Leeds United (Total) | 2022-Present | 93 | 11 |
| Leeds (Premier League) | 2022-23 | 47 | 2 (4 assists) |
| Leeds (Championship) | 2024-25 | 46 | 9 |
| Union Berlin (loan) | 2023-24 | 30 | 2 (2 assists) |
| United States | 2020-Present | 56 | 9 |
| Career Total: 316 Apps, 39 Goals, 36 Assists | |||
Aaronson vs Elite USA Attacking Midfielders
Brenden Aaronson - American attacking midfielder highlights.
USMNT Golden Generation
"2022 World Cup participant.
Championship winner 2025.
Austrian Double 2022. 3x CONCACAF Nations League champion.
316
career apps, 39 goals, 36 assists.
Work rate (9.2), Pressing intensity (9.0). Perfect Klopp
player.
Aaronson - USA's European star."