Zarek Valentin [SEP] position played on team / speciality
. Following a successful season that saw the club promoted, Valentin signed a permanent deal.
Career Professional Portland Timbers.
On January 12, 2016, the Portland Timbers acquired defender Zarek Valentin from the Montreal Impact in exchange for an international roster slot for the 2016 season.
Career Career statistics.
Stats accurate as of October 18, 2015
International.
Valentin has been a member of various US Youth National teams, including the U-20s, U-18s, U-17 and U-15s. He currently has 29 caps for the United States U-20
men's national soccer team. Valentin was a valuable part of the 2010 Milk Cup winning squad. He assisted the final goal in their 3-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the final.
On September 15, 2016, Valentin was called up to the Puerto Rico national football team by coach Carlos García Cantarero ahead of two 2017 Caribbean Cup qualifying games against Curaçao and Antigua and Barbuda.
Personal life.
Zarek is the younger brother of fellow retired soccer player Julian Valentin, who played for MLS club LA Galaxy