Julian Gressel
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Julian Emil Kurt Gressel (born December 16, 1993) is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Born in Germany, he represents the United States national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Julian Emil Kurt Gressel[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1993-12-16) December 16, 1993 (age 30) | ||
Place of birth | Neustadt, Germany | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Full-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Inter Miami | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Youth career | |||
2002–2009 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | ||
2009–2011 | Quelle Fürth | ||
2011–2013 | FC Florida | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2016 | Providence Friars | 83 | (30) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2012 | TSV Neustadt/Aisch | 25 | (3) |
2012–2013 | Eintracht Bamberg | 32 | (1) |
2017–2019 | Atlanta United | 98 | (15) |
2020–2022 | D.C. United | 71 | (4) |
2022–2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 31 | (5) |
2023 | Columbus Crew | 11 | (1) |
2024– | Inter Miami | 8 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2023– | United States | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 6, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 12, 2023 |
He began his career in Germany before moving to the United States in 2011. He then played college soccer for the Providence Friars for four seasons. In 2017, Gressel signed a contract with Major League Soccer and was selected in the MLS SuperDraft in the first round with the eighth overall pick by expansion side Atlanta United.
After his debut season with Atlanta United, Gressel was named the MLS Rookie of the Year for 2017. He then won his first championship, helping Atlanta United win MLS Cup in 2018. He also was part of Atlanta United sides that won the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Prior to the 2020 season, Gressel was traded to D.C. United.