Caleb Stanko

Caleb Stanko (born July 26, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Greek Super League club Asteras Tripolis.

Club Career

SC Freiburg

In 2011, Stanko moved to the German side SC Freiburg, and began playing for its second team. From 2013, he started training with the first team and was benched for several matches before debuting in August 2015 in a German Cup match against Barmbek-Uhlenhorst. In November 2015, he made his league debut for Freiburg in a 2. Bundesliga match against Paderborn 07. Stanko had five 2. Bundesliga appearances for the season, helping Freiburg to Bundesliga promotion.

Loan to FC Vaduz

Stanko was loaned by Freiburg to Liechtenstein-based FC Vaduz in the Swiss Super League for the 2016–2017 season, making 26 appearances.

FC Cincinnati

On January 23, 2019, Stanko moved back to the United States to sign with Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati. Following the 2021 season, Cincinnati declined their contract option on Stanko.

PAS Giannina

On January 5, 2022, Stanko signed a contract with Super League Greece club PAS Giannina.

International Career

Stanko played at the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship for the United States, who finished as runners-up. Later that year, he also played at the 2013 Toulon Tournament for the U.S., and then captained the U.S. during their opening match against Spain at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Stanko received his first call-up to the United States men's national team for a May 22, 2016 friendly against Puerto Rico. On September 6, 2016, he made his full USMNT debut in a World Cup qualifying match against Trinidad & Tobago.

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