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Ricky Garbanzo
Personal information
Full name	Ricardo Garbanzo
Date of birth	August 26, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	San Jose, Costa Rica
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Charleston Battery
Number	17
Youth career
2011–2014	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Senior career*
Years	Team
2014	K-W United
2015–2017	Charleston Battery
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 17, 2017

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Ricardo "Ricky" Garbanzo (born August 26, 1992) is a Costa Rican-American soccer player who last played for Charleston Battery in the USL.

Career

College and amateur

Garbanzo moved to United States at age 7 and grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina.^[1] Garbanzo played soccer at Northwestern High School with future Battery teammate Shawn Ferguson. Garbanzo played college soccer at Coastal Carolina University, making a total of 94 appearances for the Chanticleers and tallying 40 goals and 21 assists.

Garbanzo also played for K-W United FC in the Premier Development League.^[2]

Professional

On December 31, 2014, it was announced that Garbanzo would take part in Major League Soccer's player combine.^[3] However, he went undrafted in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Following the draft he joined his hometown club Charleston Battery for training camp and earned a professional contract in March.

On March 21, 2015, he made his professional debut for the Battery in a 3–2 victory over Toronto FC II.^[4] During his rookie season Garbanzo became a first choice starter as a second striker behind teammate Dane Kelly, tallying 5 goals and 5 assists in 27 league appearances. Garbanzo plays as a defensive forward and is known for his hard-working and aggressive style of play, with manager Mike Anhaeuser nicknaming Garbanzo "Tricky Ricky" for his clever running and ability to provoke opponents.^[5] Following the season he was voted the club's newcomer of the year by fans.

His contract was not renewed following the 2017 season.

References

^ "Ricky Garbanzo". Coastal Carolina University Communications Department. Coastal Carolina University. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
^ "2014 K-W United FC stats". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
^ "Ricky Garbanzo Headed To MLS Combine". GoCCUSports.com. Coastal Carolina University Athletics. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
^ Conover, Dan (21 March 2015). "Mueller gives Battery dramatic 3-2 win". CharlestonBattery.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
^ "Battery Welcome City Islanders To Blackbaud". USLSoccer.com. United Soccer League. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.

External links

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bio

[1] "Ricky Garbanzo". Coastal Carolina University Communications Department. Coastal Carolina University. Retrieved 20 April 2015.

[2] "2014 K-W United FC stats". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.

[3] "Ricky Garbanzo Headed To MLS Combine". GoCCUSports.com. Coastal Carolina University Athletics. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2015.

[4] Conover, Dan (21 March 2015). "Mueller gives Battery dramatic 3-2 win". CharlestonBattery.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.

[5] "Battery Welcome City Islanders To Blackbaud". USLSoccer.com. United Soccer League. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.

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-'''Ricardo "Ricky" Garbanzo''' (born August 26, 1992 in [[Costa Rica]]) is a Costa Rican-American [[association football|soccer]] player who last played for [[Charleston Battery]] in the [[United Soccer League|USL]].
+'''Ricardo "Ricky" Garbanzo''' (born August 26, 1992) is a Costa Rican-American [[association football|soccer]] player who last played for [[Charleston Battery]] in the [[United Soccer League|USL]].
 ==Career==
-===College and Amateur===
+===College and amateur===
-Garbanzo moved to United States at age 7 and grew up in [[Rock Hill, South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ricky Garbanzo|url=http://www.coastal.edu/universitycommunication/ccufamily/rickygarbanzo/|website=Coastal Carolina University Communications Department|publisher=Coastal Carolina University|accessdate=20 April 2015|date=}}</ref> Garbanzo played soccer at [[Northwestern High School (Rock Hill, South Carolina)|Northwestern High School]] with future Battery teammate [[Shawn Ferguson]]. Garbanzo played [[college soccer]] at [[Coastal Carolina University]], making a total of 94 appearances for the Chanticleers and tallying 40 goals and 21 assists.
+Garbanzo moved to United States at age 7 and grew up in [[Rock Hill, South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ricky Garbanzo|url=http://www.coastal.edu/universitycommunication/ccufamily/rickygarbanzo/|website=Coastal Carolina University Communications Department|publisher=Coastal Carolina University|access-date=20 April 2015|date=}}</ref> Garbanzo played soccer at [[Northwestern High School (Rock Hill, South Carolina)|Northwestern High School]] with future Battery teammate [[Shawn Ferguson]]. Garbanzo played [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] at [[Coastal Carolina University]], making a total of 94 appearances for the Chanticleers and tallying 40 goals and 21 assists.
-Garbanzo also played for [[K-W United FC]] in the [[Premier Development League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 K-W United FC stats|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2014/33862327.html#STATS|website=USLPDL.com|publisher=Premier Development League|accessdate=25 March 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109021046/http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2014/33862327.html#STATS|archivedate=9 January 2015|df=}}</ref>
+Garbanzo also played for [[K-W United FC]] in the [[Premier Development League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 K-W United FC stats|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2014/33862327.html#STATS|website=USLPDL.com|publisher=Premier Development League|access-date=25 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109021046/http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2014/33862327.html#STATS|archive-date=9 January 2015}}</ref>
 ===Professional===
-On December 31, 2014, it was announced that Garbanzo would take part in [[Major League Soccer]]'s player combine.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ricky Garbanzo Headed To MLS Combine|url=http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/123114aaa.html|website=GoCCUSports.com|publisher=Coastal Carolina University Athletics|accessdate=25 March 2015|date=31 December 2014}}</ref>  However, he went undrafted in the [[2015 MLS SuperDraft]]. Following the draft he joined his hometown club [[Charleston Battery]] for training camp and earned a professional contract in March.
+On December 31, 2014, it was announced that Garbanzo would take part in [[Major League Soccer]]'s player combine.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ricky Garbanzo Headed To MLS Combine|url=http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/123114aaa.html|website=GoCCUSports.com|publisher=Coastal Carolina University Athletics|access-date=25 March 2015|date=31 December 2014}}</ref>  However, he went undrafted in the [[2015 MLS SuperDraft]]. Following the draft he joined his hometown club [[Charleston Battery]] for training camp and earned a professional contract in March.
-On March 21, 2015, he made his professional debut for the Battery in a 3–2 victory over [[Toronto FC II]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Conover|first1=Dan|title=Mueller gives Battery dramatic 3-2 win|url=http://charlestonbattery.com/news/mueller-gives-battery-dramatic-3-2-win/|website=CharlestonBattery.com|accessdate=25 March 2015|date=21 March 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155856/http://charlestonbattery.com/news/mueller-gives-battery-dramatic-3-2-win/|archivedate=2 April 2015|df=}}</ref> During his rookie season Garbanzo became a first choice starter as a second striker behind teammate [[Dane Kelly]], tallying 5 goals and 5 assists in 27 league appearances. Garbanzo plays as a defensive forward and is known for his hard-working and aggressive style of play, with manager [[Michael Anhaeuser|Mike Anhaeuser]] nicknaming Garbanzo "Tricky Ricky" for his clever running and ability to provoke opponents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battery Welcome City Islanders To Blackbaud|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=209996890|website=USLSoccer.com|publisher=United Soccer League|accessdate=20 September 2015|date=1 April 2015}}</ref> Following the season he was voted the club's newcomer of the year by fans.
+On March 21, 2015, he made his professional debut for the Battery in a 3–2 victory over [[Toronto FC II]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Conover|first1=Dan|title=Mueller gives Battery dramatic 3-2 win|url=http://charlestonbattery.com/news/mueller-gives-battery-dramatic-3-2-win/|website=CharlestonBattery.com|access-date=25 March 2015|date=21 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155856/http://charlestonbattery.com/news/mueller-gives-battery-dramatic-3-2-win/|archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref> During his rookie season Garbanzo became a first choice starter as a second striker behind teammate [[Dane Kelly]], tallying 5 goals and 5 assists in 27 league appearances. Garbanzo plays as a defensive forward and is known for his hard-working and aggressive style of play, with manager [[Michael Anhaeuser|Mike Anhaeuser]] nicknaming Garbanzo "Tricky Ricky" for his clever running and ability to provoke opponents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battery Welcome City Islanders To Blackbaud|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=209996890|website=USLSoccer.com|publisher=United Soccer League|access-date=20 September 2015|date=1 April 2015}}</ref> Following the season he was voted the club's newcomer of the year by fans.
 His contract was not renewed following the 2017 season.
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 ==External links==
 *[http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/ricky_garbanzo_772077.html Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bio]
 {{Charleston Battery squad}}
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 [[Category:1992 births]]
 [[Category:Living people]]
-[[Category:American soccer players]]
+[[Category:American men's soccer players]]
-[[Category:American expatriate soccer players]]
+[[Category:American expatriate men's soccer players]]
 [[Category:American people of Costa Rican descent]]
 [[Category:Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's soccer players]]
-[[Category:Costa Rican footballers]]
+[[Category:Costa Rican men's footballers]]
-[[Category:K-W United FC players]]
+[[Category:K–W United FC players]]
 [[Category:Charleston Battery players]]
-[[Category:Association football forwards]]
+[[Category:Men's association football forwards]]
 [[Category:Soccer players from South Carolina]]
-[[Category:Expatriate soccer players in Canada]]
+[[Category:Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada]]
-[[Category:Premier Development League players]]
+[[Category:USL League Two players]]
-[[Category:United Soccer League players]]
+[[Category:USL Championship players]]
+[[Category:21st-century American sportsmen]]