KINGSTON, NY — Former Stockade FC standout Alejandro Riquelme has signed a professional deal with CD Leganés B in the Tercera Division (4th Tier) of Spanish Football. Riquelme featured in 10 matches for Stockade FC in 2019. In 7 starts, Riquelme recorded 760 minutes with 5 goals and 3 assists.
Prior to arriving at Stockade FC, Riquelme had a noteworthy career for the Siena Saints. In 42 matches from 2017-2019, Alejandro recorded 12 goals and 11 assists and received All-MAAC honors twice. Ultimately, Riquelme would transfer to St. John’s University for his senior season which was cut short by the pandemic.
After trial spells with CD Leganés B and Bournemouth B in England, Riquelme returned to Spain to sign his contract.
“Riquelme was a superstar for Stockade FC. The club wishes him the best of luck as he embarks on this new adventure. We will be following along and cheering him on this journey. Ricky will always be part of the Stockade FC family” says Dan Hoffay, Stockade FC Technical Director. Riquelme joins a growing list of Stockade FC players who have continued their careers playing abroad.
Leganés B currently sits in first place of the Tercera Division Group 7 and is hoping to win promotion. Leganés B’s first team competes in the Spanish second division, La Liga 2.
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