Claudio Reyna

American midfield legend and Hall of Famer who captained the U.S. at four World Cups.

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Claudio Alejandro Reyna (born July 20, 1973) is an American former professional football player and former executive. He most recently served as sporting director of Austin FC.

Quick Facts

Born: 20 July 1973
Birthplace: Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Position: Midfielder
Total caps: 282
Total goals: 23

Lore & Background

Reyna earned 112 caps for the United States men's national team from 1994 to 2006, being selected for four FIFA World Cups. He was named in the Team of the Tournament for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012. In the 2006 World Cup, Reyna suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament when he lost the ball to Haminu Draman who then dribbled in alone and scored Ghana's first goal.

Reader's Guide

Reyna played as a midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, VfL Wolfsburg, Sunderland, Manchester City, Rangers, and New York Red Bulls. He captained the U.S. national team and was known as Captain America in Great Britain.

Did You Know?

Reyna was the first American to captain a European club, doing so at VfL Wolfsburg.
Reyna won the Hermann Trophy in 1993 and the MAC Award in 1992 and 1993.
He scored a decisive goal against Parma to qualify Rangers for the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League.