Zidane Yáñez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Yáñez and the second or maternal family name is Alvarado.

Zidane Antonio Yáñez Alvarado (born 26 January 2008) is a footballer who plays as a striker for New York City FC. Born in the United States, he is a Chile youth international.

Zidane Yañez

Personal information
Full name	Zidane Antonio Yáñez Alvarado
Date of birth	(2008-01-26) 26 January 2008
Place of birth	Union, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position	Striker
Team information
Current team	New York City FC
Number	36
Youth career
0000–2021	New York Red Bulls
2021–2023	New York City FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	New York City FC II	6	(0)
2023–	New York City FC	0	(0)
International career
2023	Puerto Rico U15	4	(1)
2023–	Chile U15	6	(5)
2024	Chile U16	4	(1)
2025–	Chile U17	9	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

He started playing football at the age of three. He played basketball as a child.

Club career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of American side New York Red Bulls. In 2021, he joined the youth academy of American side New York City FC.

International career

Yañez was called up to play for the Puerto Rico U15s in 2023. He then switched to play for the Chile U15 at the 2023 South American U-15 Championship. In November 2023, he was called up to a training camp for the United States U16s.

Style of play

He mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his ability to create attacking opportunities.

Personal life

He was born to a Puerto Rican mother and Chilean father. He has an older brother. He is named after the French football star Zinedine Zidane.