Youth Spotlight
Richie Ledezma (19, Phoenix, AZ) - Jong PSV Eindhoven, Eerste Divisie
Ledezma had a man of the match performance, scoring a breakaway finish and cheeky chip, and adding a nice assist to drive a comeback victory, 3-2 against Jong AZ Alkmaar. In his fifth match for the Dutch side, Ledezma finally showed his complete skill set, with each offensive play showing a different ability in his toolkit. His composure and close control allowed him to turn away from a defender and slot cooly for his first, his assist was a perfectly weighted through ball and the game winning goal showed a creativity and confidence that sets him apart from other players on his team. Though Ledezma is still eligible for a senior team call up for Mexico, his experience playing on the U20s, as well as American imagery on his social media posts make it seem that he is yet another young American talent lighting up in European leagues.