Zavier Didier Tapei Gozo (born March 22, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.
Club career
Gozo is a youth product of Comba FC and La Roca FC, before signing with the academy of Real Salt Lake in 2021.[2] On December 14, 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Real Monarchs in the MLS Next Pro.[3] On October 13, 2023, he was called up to RSL for his first Major League Soccer match. He debuted with Real Salt Lake in a 2–2 Major League Soccer tie with LA Galaxy on October 15.[4] On February 20, 2024, he signed a contract with Real Salt Lake in the MLS until 2027, with an option to extend until 2029.[5]
International career
Born in the United States, Gozo was born to an Ivorian father and American mother.[6] He was part of the United States U20s that finished as runners-up at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[7]
Personal life
Gozo is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[6]
References
- ^ “RSL Add Homegrowns Zavier Gozo & Luca Moisa To MLS Roster | Real Salt Lake”. rsl.
- ^ “RSL Academy Spotlight: Zavier Gozo | Real Salt Lake”. rsl.
- ^ “RSL Academy Forward Zavier Gozo Signs with Real Monarchs | Real Salt Lake”. rsl.
- ^ Walker, Sean. “RSL call up Zavier Gozo, Griffon Dillon, Axel Kei for road match at LA Galaxy due to hardship”. www.saltcity.soccer.
- ^ Holt, Chandler (February 20, 2024). “Real Salt Lake Adds Two Homegrown Prospects To MLS Roster”. KSL Sports.
- ^ a b “In My Own Words: Zavier Gozo presented by Adidas | Real Salt Lake”. rsl.
- ^ “Michael Nsien Names USA Roster For 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship In Mexico”. Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
External links
- Zavier Gozo at Major League Soccer
- Zavier Gozo at U.S. Soccer
- Zavier Gozo at Soccerway
