Tayvon Gray

Tayvon Howard Gray (born August 19, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer side New York City FC.

Tayvon Gray
Personal information
Full name Tayvon Howard Gray
Date of birth (2002-08-19) August 19, 2002
Place of birth The Bronx, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
New York City FC
Number 24
Youth career
0000–2012 SDFC Gunners
2012–2017 Cedar Stars Academy
2017–2020 New York City FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– New York City FC 10 (0)
National team
2018–2019 United States U17 16 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 19, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of July 26, 2021

Early life

Gray was born in The Bronx, New York.[1] He attended high school in Hackensack High School, while also playing club soccer at Soccer Domain FC Gunners. At just 9 years old, Gray had trials with Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.[2] He later joined the Cedar Stars academy.[2] In 2017, Gray joined the New York City FC academy.[3][1]

Professional career

New York City

On November 26, 2019, Gray signed as a homegrown player with Major League Soccer side New York City FC ahead of the 2020 season.[4] He made his professional debut on April 24, 2021, appearing as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 5–0 win over FC Cincinnati.[5]

International career

Gray has represented the United States at various youth levels.[6]

Career statistics

Club

As of Match played December 11, 2021[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
Club Season League National Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York City FC 2020 MLS 000000
2021 100004[lower-alpha 1]0140
Total 1000000140
  1. Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs

    Honors

    New York City FC

    References


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