Luis Zamudio

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zamudio and the second or maternal family name is Lizardo.

Luis Zamudio

Personal information
Full name	Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr.
Date of birth	(1998-06-24) June 24, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	América Premier	6	(0)
2019	América	0	(0)
2020	North Texas SC	4	(0)
2021	Fort Lauderdale CF	9	(0)
2021	→ Miami FC (loan)	0	(0)
2022	Loudoun United	27	(0)
2023–2024	D.C. United	0	(0)
2023	→ Pittsburgh Riverhounds (loan)	5	(0)
2024	→ Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 15, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 31, 2021

Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr. (born June 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.[1]

Early life

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States[2] to Mexican parents, Zamudio holds double citizenship and is eligible to play for the United States or Mexico. Zamudio is a product of Sueño MLS, he participated in the 2015 MLS tryouts and reached the national finals after advancing from the Los Angeles leg. [3]

Club career

Club América

Zamudio has been registered with America's first team since 2019, and was the third-choice goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and Óscar Jiménez.[4]

North Texas SC

On 7 February 2020, Zamudio joined USL League One side North Texas SC on a one-year contract with an option for the 2021 season.[5] His contract option was declined by North Texas following their 2020 season.[6]

Fort Lauderdale CF

In April 2021, Zamudio joined USL League One side Fort Lauderdale CF ahead of the 2021 season.[7]

On July 7, 2021, Zamudio joined Miami FC on loan.[8]

Loudoun United

Zamudio signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United ahead of their 2022 season.[9]

D.C. United

On October 17, 2022, it was announced Zamudio would join MLS side D.C. United ahead of their 2023 season.[10] On June 16, 2023, he joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a one-month loan. He picked up a clean sheet in his first match for the Riverhounds in a 0-0 draw against Oakland Roots SC.[11] D.C. United declined his contract option following their 2024 season.[12]

Charleston Battery

On January 22, 2025, he signed with the Charleston Battery of the USL.

References

1. "Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo - LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga MX". LigaMX.net (in Spanish). Liga MX. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
2. "Miami FC Adds Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio On Loan". www.miamifc.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09.
3. "Sueño MLS: Resume in tow, goalkeeper Luis Zamudio wows scouts with personality, physical tools". MLSSoccer.com. MLS. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
4. "Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo - Club América". ClubAmerica.com.mx (in Spanish). Club América. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
5. "North Texas SC Signs Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio from Club América". fcdallas.com. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
6. "North Texas SC Announces Roster Decisions for 2021 | FC Dallas". Archived from the original on 2020-11-30.
7. "Fort Lauderdale CF Announces 2021 Roster". intermiamicf.com. April 9, 2021.
8. "MIAMI FC ADDS GOALKEEPER LUIS ZAMUDIO ON LOAN". MiamiFC.com. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
9. "Loudoun United FC Acquire Forward Tyler Freeman and Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio". Archived from the original on 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
10. "D.C. United Sign Loudoun United FC Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio | DC United". dcunited. Retrieved Jun 18, 2023.
11. "GK Zamudio joins Hounds on loan deal". Retrieved Jun 18, 2023.
12. "D.C. United Announces 2024 End-of-Year Roster Decisions | DC United". dcunited.

External links

• Luis Zamudio at Soccerway