Zahir Vazquez

Zahir Vazquez
Vazquez with the Richmond Kickers in 2026
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-09-05) 5 September 1999
Place of birth Ogden, Utah, United States
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Richmond Kickers
Number 14
Youth career
La Roca
–2018 Real Salt Lake
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Utah Valley Wolverines 59 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Ogden City SC 10 (3)
2022 Park City Red Wolves 6 (4)
2022–2024 Central Valley Fuego 54 (7)
2025 Chattanooga Red Wolves 29 (4)
2026 Valley 559 FC
2026– Richmond Kickers 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 July 2026

Zahir Vazquez (born September 5, 1999) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.

Early life

Vazquez was born on September 5, 1999, in Ogden, Utah

Career

Vazquez attended Roy High School, also playing club soccer with La Roca before joining the Real Salt Lake academy.[1][2][3]

In 2018, Vazquez attended Utah Valley University to play college soccer. In four seasons with the Wolverines, Vasquez made 59 appearances, scoring six goals and tallying seven assists. He was named Academic All-WAC Team in all four seasons.[1]

While at college, Vazquez appeared for USL League Two side Ogden City SC. He made ten appearances for the club, scoring three goals over the 2019 and 2021 season.[4][5][6]

In 2022, Vazquez continued his career after college playing for USL League Two club Park City Red Wolves, scoring four goals in six games.[7]

Central Valley Fuego

On 16 September 2022, Vazquez signed his first professional contract, joining USL League One side Central Valley Fuego for the remainder of their season.[8][9] He scored his first professional goal on 5 October 2022, against FC Tucson, which was subsequently nominated for goal of the week.[10]

Chattanooga Red Wolves

On 28 March 2025, Vazquez signed for the Chattanooga Red Wolves, another club in USL League One after Central Valley Fuego was self relegated. In his only season with Chattanooga, he played 29 games and scored four goals.[11]

Valley 559 FC

In January 2026, Vazquez signed for Valley 559 FC in the United Premier Soccer League.

Richmond Kickers

On 21 July 2026, Vazquez joined the Richmond Kickers in USL League One on a contract until the end of the 2026 season.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Zahir Vazquez – 2021 – Men's Soccer". Utah Valley University Athletics.
  2. ↑ "RSL Academy Closes Out Season | Real Salt Lake". RSL.
  3. ↑ "RSL Academy". RSL.
  4. ↑ "Ogden City SC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. ↑ "Ogden City SC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. ↑ "Ogden City SC Adds Four More Players | Arkansas State Soccer". www.arkansassoccer.org. 15 May 2019.
  7. ↑ "Park City Red Wolves SC – 2022 Playoffs – Roster – # – Zahir Vasquez". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. ↑ "Central Valley Fuego FC Signs Forward Zahir Vazquez". fuegofc.com. 16 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "Vazquez signs pro contract with Central Valley Fuego FC". Utah Valley University Athletics. 22 September 2022.
  10. ↑ USLLeagueOne com Staff (10 October 2022). "USL League One Fans' Choice Goal of the Week – Week 28". USL League One.
  11. ↑ "Chattanooga Red Wolves Strengthen Squad with Three Key Signings". chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com. 28 March 2025.
  12. ↑ Allard, Sam (17 July 2026). "Richmond Kickers Sign Versatile Attacker Zahir Vazquez". Richmond Kickers.
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