Sebastián Guenzatti

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Guenzatti and the second or maternal family name is Varela.
Sebastián Guenzatti
Personal information
Full name Sebastián Ignacio Guenzatti Varela
Date of birth (1991-07-08) July 8, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward, Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Indy Eleven
Number 13
Youth career
2003–2010 Brooklyn Knights
2010–2013 Peñarol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Huracán 9 (1)
2013–2016 New York Cosmos 82 (10)
2017–2022 Tampa Bay Rowdies 145 (59)
2023– Indy Eleven 61 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 26, 2024

Sebastián Ignacio Guenzatti Varela (born July 8, 1991) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Indy Eleven. He has previously played for the New York Cosmos and is the record goalscorer for the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Youth career

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Guenzatti was born in Uruguay before moving to the United States at age 12, where he grew up in the College Point section of Queens in New York City, and graduated from Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, where he started for the soccer team all four years.[1][2] Professional aspirations took Guenzatti back to his homeland, where he played with Peñarol's under-19 team, before moving to Huracán in 2013.

Senior career

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New York Cosmos

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Guenzatti moved back to the United States on July 5, 2013, when he signed for NASL club New York Cosmos.[3] He made his debut for the Cosmos on August 10, 2013, in a 0–0 draw against Tampa Bay.[4] Guenzatti scored the game-winning goal in the team's 1–0 win over Minnesota United FC on September 14, 2013, and earned NASL Team of the Week honors for his performance.[5] He scored one goal and recorded one assist in ten matches for the Cosmos during the 2013 season and played 86 minutes during the team's 2013 NASL Soccer Bowl championship game 1–0 victory over the Atlanta Silverbacks.[6]

On January 3, 2014, the Cosmos announced that they had signed Guenzatti to a contract extension.[6]

During the 2014 Spring season, Guenzatti was tied for second on the team in scoring, recording two goals and two assists in seven matches as the team posted a 6–2–1 (W–L–D) record and finished in second place in the NASL Spring Standings.[7] He earned NASL Team of the Week honors for his Week 7 goal in the team's 1–1 draw with Indy Eleven.[8]

Guenzatti finished the regular season tied for second on the team in scoring with four goals and three assists in 22 appearances (19 starts). He scored the game-winning goal in the team's 1–0 victory over Ottawa Fury FC on July 20, 2014, which earned him NASL Team of the Week honors and he combined with fellow Queens native David Diosa to score in the team's 3–2 win over the Atlanta Silverbacks on September 13, 2014.[9][10]

In 2015, Guenzatti scored four times in 23 appearances, which included 10 starts. Guenzatti opened the scoring in back-to-back 3–0 wins over the Atlanta Silverbacks (October 7) and FC Edmonton (October 11). He racked up 986 minutes on the field in NASL play.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

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On July 31, 2017, Guenzetti signed with United Soccer League side Tampa Bay Rowdies.[11] Guenzatti was named team captain ahead of the 2019 season. On January 18, 2022, Guenzatti re-signed with the Rowdies.[12]

On October 8, 2022, Guenzetti scored twice in a game against Loudoun United FC, passing his former teammate Georgi Hristov to become the Rowdies all-time scoring leader.[13]

On December 13, 2022, Tampa and Guenzetti mutually agreed to terminate his deal to allow him to pursue other opportunities.[14] He subsequently signed with Indy Eleven on the same day.[15]

Indy Eleven

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Guenzatti signed with USL Championship side Indy Eleven ahead of the 2023 season and was subsequently named as the team's captain for the season.[16] Guenzatti made his first appearance for the Eleven against his former Tampa Bay Rowdies in a 1–1 draw on March 11.[17] Guenzatti scored his first goal for Indy Eleven in a 3–2 win against Monterey Bay FC on April 22, bringing his total career USL goal tally to 61.[18]

Guenzatti scored a brace on August 9 in a 4–0 win over the Birmingham Legion, scoring on either side of halftime. The two goals brought his season total to 6.[19] He ended the 2023 season with a team-leading 11 goals and 35 league and domestic appearances, as well as one playoff appearance and three total assists.[20]

On November 17, 2023, Indy Eleven announced they had extended Guenzatti's contract for the 2024 season.[21]

Guenzatti scored his first goal in the 2024 season on March 30, in a 2–1 defeat at home to Detroit City FC.[22] He scored the winning goal in a 1–0 home victory over Rhode Island FC on August 7 to break the team's 6 match streak without a win.[23]

Career statistics

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As of match played October 26, 2024.

Club Season Division League Domestic Cup League Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Huracàn 2012-13 Segunda División 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
Totals 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
New York Cosmos 2013 NASL 11 1 0 0 1 0 12 1
2014 22 4 3 0 1 0 26 4
2015 23 4 3 1 2 0 28 5
2016 26 1 3 1 0 0 29 2
Totals 82 10 9 2 4 0 95 12
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2017 USL Championship 9 2 0 0 2 0 11 2
2018 26 5 0 0 0 0 26 5
2019 33 18 0 0 1 1 34 19
2020 15 8 — 3 2 18 10
2021 31 21 — 0 0 31 21
2022 30 5 2 0 0 0 32 5
Totals 145 59 2 0 6 3 153 62
Indy Eleven 2023 USL Championship 33 11 2 1 1 0 36 12
2024 USL Championship 28 5 3 0 0 0 31 5
Totals 61 16 5 1 1 0 67 17
Career totals 296 86 16 3 11 3 323 92

Honors

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New York Cosmos

Tampa Bay Rowdies

References

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  1. ^ Gavin, Mike (September 14, 2013). "Guenzatti enjoying his role in history". Newsday. September 14, 2013. p. A30.
  2. ^ Gavin, Mike. "Cosmos watch: Sebastian Guenzatti plays in front of friends, family", Newsday, September 13, 2013. Accessed December 3, 2020. "Guenzatti, 22, was born in Uruguay but raised in the College Point section of Queens. He attended Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, where he was a four-year starter on the soccer team."
  3. ^ "Queens' Sebastian Guenzatti leading Cosmos". ONE World Sports. 2013-09-19. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
  4. ^ "OOPS! SORRY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG | NASL". www.nasl.com.
  5. ^ "OOPS! SORRY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG | NASL". www.nasl.com.
  6. ^ a b "Home". New York Cosmos.
  7. ^ "OOPS! SORRY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG | NASL". www.nasl.com.
  8. ^ "OOPS! SORRY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG | NASL". www.nasl.com.
  9. ^ "Home | New York Cosmos".
  10. ^ "Home | New York Cosmos".
  11. ^ "Rowdies Add Guenzatti to Squad". 31 July 2017.
  12. ^ "ROWDIES RE-SIGN CAPTAIN SEBASTIAN GUENZATTI". RowdiesSoccer.com. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Rowdies Announce Departure of Sebastian Guenzatti". Tampa Bay Rowdies. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  14. ^ "Rowdies Mutually Part Ways with Sebastian Guenzatti".
  15. ^ "Indy Adds Sebastian Guenzatti to Attack". indyeleven.com. 13 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Indy Adds Sebastian Guenzatti to Attack". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  17. ^ "Recap - TBR 1:1 IND". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  18. ^ "Recap - IND 2:3 MB". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  19. ^ "Recap – IND 4:0 BHM". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  20. ^ "2023 Player Stats". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  21. ^ "Indy Eleven Announces Initial Roster Moves for 2024 Season". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  22. ^ "Recap - IND 1:2 DET". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  23. ^ "Recap – IND 1:0 RI". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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