Alejandro Bran Explained

Alejandro Bran
Fullname:Alejandro Jesús Bran Flores
Birth Place:San José, Costa Rica
Birth Date:5 March 2001
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Minnesota United FC
(on loan from Herediano)
Clubnumber:25
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Jicaral
Caps1:13
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Municipal Grecia (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Herediano
Caps3:36
Goals3:3
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Guanacasteca (loan)
Caps4:26
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Minnesota United (loan)
Caps5:7
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Minnesota United 2 (loan)
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:Costa Rica U20
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Costa Rica
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:1 May 2024 00:15 (UTC)
Ntupdate:2 July 2024

Alejandro Jesús Bran Flores (born 5 March 2001) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United FC.[1]

Career

From San Jose, Costa Rica,[2] Bran debuted in the Costa Rican first division, Liga FPD with Jicaral. He also played on loan at Municipal Grecia and Guanacasteca, before earning a place in CS Herediano first team.[3]

In January 2024, he signed for Major League Soccer side Minnesota United FC on loan for the 2024 season, with the option to make the deal permenant.[4] On 25 February 2024, he scored on his league debut for Minnesota against Austin FC, a stoppage time winner in a 2-1 victory.[5]

International career

He is a Costa Rica international.[6] He made his debut for Costa Rica's senior team in August 2021, when he was 20 years-old.[7]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Costa Rica202110
202340
202430
Total80

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: Extreme cold in Minnesota is not an impediment to Alejandro Bran's desire to succeed. ESPN. 1 February 2024. 31 January 2024. Alejandro Monge. Matamoros.
  3. Web site: Everardoherrera. 1 February 2024. 19 January 2024. Alejandro Bran se convierte en nuevo legionario.
  4. Web site: Minnesota United Bolsters Midfield with Signing of Alejandro Bran. MLSMULTIPLEX. 1 February 2024. Arthur. Fernandes. 18 January 2024.
  5. Web site: CBS News. Lod, Bran lead Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Austin in opener. 25 February 2024. 1 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Minnesota United sign Costa Rican midfielder Alejandro Bran. MLSsoccer. 1 February 2024. 16 January 2024.
  7. Web site: One Football. 1 February 2024. 16 January 2024. ALEJANDRO BRAN, DE COSTA RICA A LA MLS EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS .