Chris Gloster
 Gloster with the United States U20 in 2019
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christopher Gloster | ||
| Date of birth | July 28, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Montclair, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
New Mexico United | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2011 | Montclair United | ||
| 2011–2012 | New Egypt Bohemians | ||
| 2011–2013 | FC Jersey Galacticos | ||
| 2013–2017 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | New York Red Bulls II | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Hannover 96 II | 16 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Jong PSV | 22 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | New York City FC | 15 | (1) |
| 2021 | → Sacramento Republic (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | New York City FC II | 5 | (1) |
| 2023 | Atlanta United 2 | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | New Mexico United | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016–2017 | United States U17 | 39 | (1) |
| 2018 | United States U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | United States U20 | 17 | (0) |
| 2019 | United States U23 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 16, 2024 | |||
Christopher Gloster (born July 28, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for USL Championship club New Mexico United.
Club career
Gloster grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, where he attended Montclair High School. He made his debut for Red Bull II against Orlando City B on August 13, 2016, in the 2016 USL season. His appearance as a starter against Orlando City B made him the youngest American to start in a USL game at 16 years and 16 days.
In March 2018, Gloster signed for German club Hannover after having trials at clubs in Germany.
In April 2017, he was named in the United States team for the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. He played for the United States at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.
On August 9, 2019, Gloster joined Dutch side Jong PSV, the reserve team of PSV Eindhoven, on a three-year deal.
New York City FC
On March 22, 2021, Gloster joined Major League Soccer club New York City FC, with his homegrown player rights being acquired from former club New York Red Bulls.
On May 31, 2021, Gloster was loaned to USL Championship side Sacramento Republic.
On February 17, 2023, NYCFC opted to buyout Gloster's contract with the club.
Gloster joined USL Championship club New Mexico United on January 16, 2024.
Career statistics
Club
- As of September 20, 2022
| Club | League | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| New York Red Bulls II | United Soccer League | 2016 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Hannover 96 II | Regionalliga Nord | 2018–19 | 16 | 0 | – | – | – | 16 | 0 | |||
| Jong PSV | Eerste Divisie | 2019–20 | 16 | 0 | – | – | – | 16 | 0 | |||
| Eerste Divisie | 2020–21 | 6 | 0 | – | – | – | 6 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 22 | 0 | – | – | – | 22 | 0 | |||||
| New York City FC | MLS | 2021 | 4 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| MLS | 2022 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Total | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |||
| Sacramento Republic FC | USL Championship | 2021 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | |||
| New York City FC II | MLS Next Pro | 2022 | 5 | 1 | – | – | – | 5 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 61 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 66 | 2 | ||
- Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
- Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League
Honors
New York City FC
United States U20
Individual
- CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Best XI: 2018