Joshua Wynder
Joshua Liam Wynder (born May 2, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Liga Portugal 2 club Benfica B.
Club career
Wynder signed a USL Academy contract with USL Championship side Louisville City in February 2021.[2] On June 3, 2021, Wynder signed a professional deal with the club.[3]
On June 8, 2023, Wynder joined Portuguese club Benfica for a fee of $1.2 million and add-ons, the largest transfer fee to date for a USL player. He was initially assigned to the B team, which will play in Liga Portugal 2.[4]
International career
In April 2022, Wynder was selected for the 33-player USYNT U-19 squad. The then 17-year old Wynder captained the side in his debut win over England.[5]
Wynder played in four of the five United States games in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The U.S. exited the tournament in the quarterfinals with a 0–2 loss against Uruguay, with Wynder scoring an own goal in the match.[6]
In April 2023, Wynder was selected in the 23-man roster for the men's national team friendly against Mexico, which ended in a 1–1 draw. He did not feature in the game itself.[7]
Personal life
Joshua's brother, Elijah, plays for LA Galaxy.[citation needed]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played May 4, 2025[8]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Louisville City | 2021 | USL Championship | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | ||||
| 2022 | USL Championship | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 27 | 2 | |||
| 2023 | USL Championship | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 38 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | 44 | 2 | ||||
| Benfica B | 2023–24 | Liga Portugal 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2024–25 | Liga Portugal 2 | 30 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 4 | |||||
| Total | 31 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 4 | ||||||
| Benfica | 2024–25 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 69 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 6 | ||
- ^ Appearances in USL Championship Playoffs
References
- ^ a b c "Squad List – FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023: USA" (PDF). FIFA. May 18, 2023. p. 23. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Louisville City FC signs seven youth players to USL Academy contracts".
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (June 3, 2021). "LouCity Signs Josh Wynder to First Professional Deal". USL Championship.
- ^ "Louisville City, U.S. defender Josh Wynder completes transfer to Benfica". espn.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Wynder LouCity USMNT". Chasingacup.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "USA'S FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP RUN ENDS WITH 2-0 QUARTERFINAL LOSS TO URUGUAY". ussoccer.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "USMNT squad for Mexico friendly: MLS heavy roster with USL teenager Joshua Wynder set for debut". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ Joshua Wynder at Soccerway
