Market value
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Right-Back Defender
Career snapshot
10
clubs played for
07/08
debut season
0.05
goals / match
New York Red Bulls
top club · 92 apps
Career highs
€600k
peak value · 2016
—
top transfer fee
4
best season · 07/08
6 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1987-04-03 · 6 players total
275Appearances
13Goals
18Assists
16Yellow cards
1Red cards
43Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Sal Zizzo |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Salvatore Zizzo |
| Date of birth | 1987-04-03 (39 yrs) |
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, United States, United States |
| Citizenship | United States Italy |
| Position | Defender - Right-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | N/A |
| Height | 180.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2021-12-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
Dec 2021
Transfer: San Diego Loyal → Retired
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
2021 — San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023)
9 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
2020 — San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023)
10 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Dec 2019
Transfer: Career break → San Diego Loyal
19/20 · Transfer
May 2019
Transfer: Without Club → Career break
18/19 · Transfer
Jan 2019
Transfer: Atlanta → Without Club
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2018
Injury: unknown
17 games missed
Jul 2018
2018 — Atlanta United FC, Atlanta United 2
9 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2018
Transfer: New York → Atlanta
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2017
2017 — New York Red Bulls
28 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Apr 2017
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2016
16/17 — New York Red Bulls
5 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2016
2016 — New York Red Bulls
31 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 — New York Red Bulls
28 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Apr 2015
Injury: unknown
8 games missed
Dec 2014
Transfer: New York City → New York
14/15 · Transfer
Dec 2014
Transfer: Kansas City → New York City
14/15 · Transfer
Jul 2014
14/15 — Sporting Kansas City
2 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
2014 — Sporting Kansas City
19 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 1 competition
Dec 2013
Transfer: Portland → Kansas City
13/14 · Transfer
Jul 2013
13/14 — Sporting Kansas City
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2013
2013 — Portland Timbers, Portland Timbers Reserves
14 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 — Portland Timbers
20 matches · 1 G · 4 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2011
11/12 — Portland Timbers Reserves
4 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2011
2011 — Portland Timbers
30 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Feb 2011
Transfer: Chivas USA → Portland
10/11 · Transfer
Jul 2010
2010 — CD Chivas USA
11 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2010
Transfer: Hannover 96 → Chivas USA
10/11 · Transfer
Oct 2009
Injury: unknown
34 games missed
Jul 2009
09/10 — Hannover 96, Hannover 96 II
8 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2009
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Oct 2008
Injury: unknown
4 games missed
Aug 2008
Injury: unknown
7 games missed
Jul 2008
08/09 — Hannover 96, Hannover 96 II
23 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2008
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Jul 2007
07/08 — Hannover 96, Hannover 96 II
23 matches · 4 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2007
Transfer: UCLA Bruins → Hannover 96
07/08 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €600k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023)
0.0%
Atlanta United FC
0.0%
Atlanta United 2
0.0%
New York Red Bulls
3.6%
Sporting Kansas City
2.0%
Portland Timbers
37.1%
Portland Timbers Reserves
6.0%
CD Chivas USA
0.0%
Hannover 96
0.0%
Hannover 96 II
51.3%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023) | 2 | 2020 | 2021 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta United FC | 1 | 2018 | 2018 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta United 2 | 1 | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls | 4 | 16/17 | 2017 | 92 | 1 | 6 | 140 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 3 | 13/14 | 2014 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 78 |
| Portland Timbers | 3 | 2011 | 2013 | 62 | 2 | 5 | 1,429 |
| Portland Timbers Reserves | 2 | 11/12 | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 231 |
| CD Chivas USA | 1 | 2010 | 2010 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hannover 96 | 3 | 07/08 | 09/10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hannover 96 II | 3 | 07/08 | 09/10 | 45 | 8 | 2 | 1,975 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USLC | San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | USLC Playoffs | San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | USLC | San Diego Loyal SC (- 2023) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | US Open Cup | Atlanta United FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | USL | Atlanta United 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 23 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140 |
| 2014 | MLS | Sporting Kansas City | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MLS | Portland Timbers | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 |
| 2013 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Portland Timbers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | US Open Cup | Portland Timbers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | USL Pro | Portland Timbers Reserves | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MLS | Portland Timbers | 20 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1,174 |
| 2011 | MLS | Portland Timbers | 30 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MLS | CD Chivas USA | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | US Open Cup | CD Chivas USA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | CONCACAF CL | New York Red Bulls | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | CONCACAF CL | Sporting Kansas City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 13/14 | CONCACAF CL | Sporting Kansas City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | MLS Reserve League | Portland Timbers Reserves | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 231 |
| 09/10 | Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | RL Nord | Hannover 96 II | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 201 |
| 08/09 | Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | DFB-Pokal | Hannover 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | RL Nord | Hannover 96 II | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,332 |
| 07/08 | Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | Oberliga Nord | Hannover 96 II | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 442 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2007-07-01 | UCLA Bruins | Hannover 96 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | Hannover 96 | Chivas USA | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | Chivas USA | Portland | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-12-13 | Portland | Kansas City | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-12-08 | Kansas City | New York City | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-12-11 | New York City | New York | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-31 | New York | Atlanta | Transfer | 600000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-01 | Atlanta | Without Club | Transfer | 400000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-05-21 | Without Club | Career break | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-12-11 | Career break | San Diego Loyal | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-12-01 | San Diego Loyal | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | Syndesmosis ligament tear | 2008-01-26 | 2008-02-11 | 17 | 3 |
| 08/09 | Ankle injury | 2008-08-10 | 2008-09-16 | 38 | 7 |
| 08/09 | Knee problems | 2008-10-01 | 2008-10-20 | 20 | 4 |
| 08/09 | Thigh problems | 2009-02-11 | 2009-02-21 | 11 | 3 |
| 09/10 | Torn lateral knee ligament | 2009-10-12 | 2010-06-01 | 233 | 34 |
| 14/15 | Broken tibia | 2015-04-29 | 2015-06-19 | 52 | 8 |
| 16/17 | Calf injury | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-02 | 13 | 2 |
| 18/19 | Knee injury | 2018-07-25 | 2018-12-31 | 160 | 17 |
Current€125k
Peak€600k
Low—
Δ since start−€175k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #35707 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #11946 | — | 5 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3505 | #15 | 1 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Davis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kemar Lawrence | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Diego Chará | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darlington Nagbe | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Muyl | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hendrik Hahne | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Long | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | Oberliga Nord | Hannover 96 II | 4 | 21 |
| 09/10 | RL Nord | Hannover 96 II | 3 | 7 |
| 08/09 | RL Nord | Hannover 96 II | 1 | 17 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MLS | Portland Timbers | 4 | 20 |
| 2014 | MLS | Sporting Kansas City | 3 | 19 |
| 09/10 | RL Nord | Hannover 96 II | 2 | 7 |
Teams faced most often by Sal Zizzo's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 40% |
| New York RB | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 22% |
| New England Revolution | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 13% |
| Philadelphia Union | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 13% |
| Houston Dynamo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 25% |
| Chicago Fire | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 38% |
| Real Salt Lake | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 38% |
| CD Chivas | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 63% |
| Toronto FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 38% |
| D.C. United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 38% |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 50% |
| Seattle Sounders | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 0% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | Senior debut season | |
| 07/08 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 28 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.29 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1,174 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | 23 | 1,332 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 |
| 07/08 | 23 | 442 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.41 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
RL Nord
24 apps
4 G
2 A
Oberliga Nord
21 apps
4 G
0 A
MLS
168 apps
2 G
14 A
US Open Cup
14 apps
1 G
1 A
MLS Reserve League
4 apps
1 G
1 A
CONCACAF CL
8 apps
1 G
0 A
USLC
22 apps
0 G
0 A
MLS Cup Playoffs
5 apps
0 G
0 A
Bundesliga
8 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Sal Zizzo
Who is Sal Zizzo?
Sal Zizzo is an United professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Retired.
How old is Sal Zizzo?
Sal Zizzo is 39 years old. He was born on April 3, 1987 in San Diego, California, United States.
What position does Sal Zizzo play?
Sal Zizzo plays as a right-back (Defender - Right-Back).
What club does Sal Zizzo play for?
Sal Zizzo currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Sal Zizzo scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Sal Zizzo has scored 13 goals in 275 appearances.