Player Details

Name

Braian Galván

Pronunciation

BRAHY-uhn gal-VAHN

Height

5' 5"

Weight

141 lbs

Date of Birth

10.6.2000 (24)

Birthplace

San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

Position

Forward

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

International
Career Summary

Acquired: Colorado Rapids sign winger Braian Galván on January 16, 2020, and he joined the Rapids on July 1, 2020.

MLS Career

2021

  • Played 1,204 minutes in 24 appearances, 14 of them starts 
  • Scored two goals, including game-winner against Minnesota United FC on 7/7 
  • Earned three assists, including game-winner on Mark-Anthony Kaye’s goal against Real Salt Lake on 8/21 
  • Assisted on goals by Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio in 2-0 win over Portland Timbers on 10/23 
  • Presented with club’s Young Player of the Year award at A Burgundy Affair
  • Named to MLS Team of the Week in Weeks 20 and 32 
  • Played seven minutes in Western Conference Semifinal loss to Portland Timbers 

2020

  • Signed on 1/16; Joined Rapids on 7/1  
  • Played 244 minutes in two starts among nine appearances during 18-game regular season  
  • Made Rapids debut as substitute against Minnesota United FC at MLS is Back Tournament on 7/22  
  • Scored first career MLS goal in 5-0 win over Real Salt Lake on 9/12  
  • Assisted on Jonathan Lewis’ goal in 2-0 win over LA Galaxy on 9/19  
  • Played nine minutes in substitute appearance in first-round playoff loss at Minnesota United FC  

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • He made his professional debut at age 17 with Colón de Santa Fe in the Argentine first division. 
  • On November 26, 2019, he scored his first senior goal, helping Colón earn three points against Estudiantes. 
  • Overall, Galván made nine appearances during his time with Colón. 

INTERNATIONAL

  • Galván has been called up to the Argentina U-20 men’s national team and trained against the senior side during their preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.