Brenden Russell Aaronson is an American professional soccer player who now plays for Premier League side Leeds United and the United States national team. Fans have dubbed him “Medford Messi.”
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Brenden Russell Aaronson |
| Birth Date | October 22, 2000 |
| Birth Place | Medford, New Jersey, United States |
| Nick Name | Not Available |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | American |
| Father’s Name | Rusty Aaronson |
| Mother’s Name | Janell Aaronson |
| Siblings | Two; Paxton and Jaden Aaronson |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Height | 5’10″(178 cm) |
| Weight | 150 lbs (68 kg) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | Milana Dambra |
| Net Worth | $1 million – $5 million |
Brenden Aaronson Biography
Brenden Aaronson is Janell and Rusty Aaronson’s son. On October 22, 2000, he was born in the town of Medford, New Jersey, where he was reared with his younger brother Paxton and younger sister Jaden. Brenden played a variety of sports as a child, but he eventually fell in love with soccer. He participated in the sport while at Shawnee High School. Brenden had such great skill in only one year at the school that he was chosen for the Philadelphia Union’s YSC Academy.
Aaronson was able to finish his high school studies while simultaneously participating in his favorite sport at Union. After playing for Union’s youth levels, he signed an amateur deal with Bethlehem Steel FC. Aaronson only stayed at Steef FC for a year before returning to the Philadelphia Union, where he established himself. His efforts garnered him various awards as well as the interest of a few European clubs.
Brenden Aaronson Height, Weight, Body measurement
His height is 5 feet 10 inches, and he weighs roughly 68 kg. He has lovely warm black eyes and Black locks. There is no information on his chest-waist-hip measurements, dress size, shoe size, biceps, and so on.
Career
- Brenden was featured as an academy player for Bethlehem Steel FC during the 2017 season. He graduated from the Philadelphia Union Academy.
- Aaronson made his Steel FC debut in an away draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies in October 2017.
- He appeared in 21 games for Steel FC and scored his first professional goal against Atlanta United 2.
- On September 17, 2018, it was announced that Aaronson will join the Philadelphia Union for the start of the 2019 season.
- On March 17, 2019, the homegrown talent scored his first professional goal in his MLS debut, aiding Philadelphia against Atlanta United.
- He was once regarded as the Union’s backup playmaker. Then, due to injuries and suspensions, he was given the opportunity to start and flourish in the first team as both a playmaking number 10 and a left-sided box-to-box midfielder.
- Brenden finished second in the 2019 MLS First of the Year voting at the end of his rookie season. In nearly 1,640 minutes of action, he recorded three goals and two assists.
- Aaronson was the youngest of the five finals players. The 2020 season was a watershed moment for him, as he completed 31 appearances across all competitions and four goals.
- His season performance garnered him many honors, including selection to the 2020 MLS Best XI for the regular season and the MLS is Back Tournament.
- The Union won its first trophy, the 2020 Supporters’ Shield, after finishing the season with the best league record.
- Following repeated speculations, it was reported on October 16, 2020, that Brenden will join Red Bull Salzburg once the MLS season ended in January 2021.
- Despite the fact that the transfer cost was not published, Philadelphia confirmed that it would be the largest transfer fee paid for an American homegrown MLS player.
- Early reports said that the cost would be US$6 million upfront, with a further US$3 million in incentives. Aaronson made his Salzburg debut as a substitute in a 2-0 victory against Rheindorf Altach on January 25.
- Brenden scored his first goal for Salzburg on February 10, 2021, netting the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory against Austria Wien.
- On May 1, he won his first piece of the trophy with Salzburg, when the team defeated LASK 3-0 in the Austrian Cup final. Aaronson subsequently scored the game’s second goal, his fifth in all competitions since joining the club from Philadelphia in January.
- Aaronson received his first senior call-up to the United States men’s national soccer team in October 2019 after a solid rookie season.
- He was selected for CONCACAF Nations League games against Cuba and Canada. He did not, however, obtain a cap in any of the matches.
- He was then called up for a second time to the senior squad for the 2020 January camp. There, he scored his first goal in a 1-0 triumph against Costa Rica.
- In December 2020, he scored his first senior international goal in a 6-0 triumph against El Salvador.
Brenden Aaronson’s Net Worth
Aaronson, an American soccer player and midfielder for Red Bull Salzburg, has been active since 2017. His current salary is unknown, however, his contract is worth $9 million. Aaronson has amassed a large fortune through his profession, and his net worth is expected to be between $1 million and $5 million as of February 2024.
Brenden Aaronson Girlfriend, Dating
Brenden Aaronson is in a relationship with the stunning Milana D’Ambra. She, too, is a soccer player from the United States. She attends Temple University in Philadelphia and plays soccer for the school’s team. Milana is from Sewell, a town in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Brenden was still playing for Union, the two were supposed to have met in the city. They’ve kept in touch despite the distance that came with Aaronson traveling across the Atlantic to play his favorite sport in Europe.
Awards & Achievement
- 2020 Supporters’ Shield
- 2020-21, 2021-22 Austrian Bundesliga
- Austrian Cup: 2020-21, 2021-22
- 2019-20 CONCACAF Nations League
- MLS is Returning Tournament Best XI: 2020
- 2020 MLS Best XI
Interesting Facts
- Aaronson joined the Philadelphia Union at the age of ten and worked his way up to the first squad. On March 17, 2019, he made his MLS debut, scoring in a 1-1 tie with Atlanta United.
- On February 1, 2020, he earned his first international cap for the United States, helping his team beat Costa Rica 1-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- In 2020, he and Philadelphia won their first trophy, the MLS Supporters’ Shield, and the midfielder was chosen to the MLS Best XI.
- On October 16, 2020, it was announced that Aaronson will depart Philadelphia in January 2021 to join Austrian team Red Bull Salzburg, joining current Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch, who was the club’s head coach at the time.
- Aaronson scored his first international goal for the United States against El Salvador at DRV PNK Stadium on December 10, 2020.
- Aaronson scored in the Austrian Cup final on May 1, 2021, helping Salzburg defeat LASK 3-0 and clinch the Austrian league and cup double.
