Jack Imperato (born February 20, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Spanish side Algeciras in the Primera Federación.[1]

Jack Imperato
Personal information
Full name John "Jack" Imperato
Date of birth (2002-02-20) February 20, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Dallas, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Algeciras
Number 27
Youth career
2015–2018 De Anza Force
2018–2021 Villarreal
2019Roda (youth loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Orange County SC 3 (0)
2022 Real Monarchs 10 (0)
2023 Athletic Torrellano 8 (1)
2023– Algeciras 0 (0)
International career
United States U15
United States U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 6, 2023

Club career

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Born in Dallas, Texas, Imperato moved with his family to San Jose, California when he was 12 years old.[2] He joined U.S. Soccer Development Academy side De Anza Force academy in 2015.[3] In 2018, Imperato was scouted during a tournament with De Anza and went on a trial with Spanish club Villarreal before joining their youth system.[4] During the 2019–20 season, Imperato was sent out on loan to Roda, a partnered club with Villarreal.[4]

Orange County SC

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On April 7, 2021, Imperato returned to the United States and joined USL Championship club Orange County SC.[5] He made his professional debut for the club on May 16, 2021, against Tacoma Defiance, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat.[6]

Real Monarchs

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Imperato signed with Real Salt Lake's MLS Next Pro affiliate Real Monarchs on February 4, 2022.[7]

International career

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Imperato has represented the United States at the under-14, under-15, and under-17 levels.[2][4]

Career statistics

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As of match played May 29, 2021[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orange County SC 2021 USL Championship 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Honors

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Orange County SC

References

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  1. ^ a b Jack Imperato at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b "Q&A: Getting to know Jack Imperato". Medium. December 5, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Jack Imperato". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  4. ^ a b c Rodriguez, Alicia (April 7, 2021). "Orange County SC sign U.S. youth international Jack Imperato". Angels on Parade. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "Orange County SC signs 19-year-old USYNT midfielder Jack Imperato". SoccerWire. April 8, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  6. ^ "Tacoma Defiance 1–0 Orange County SC". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "Real Monarchs Add Jack Imperato". RSL.com. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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