Leeds United attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson has committed his future to Elland Road by signing a new three-year deal.
The 25-year-old, who joined United from Red Bull Salzburg in May 2022 has made 129 senior appearances, scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists across his four seasons at the club.
However, he spent the 2023-24 season out on loan with Bundesliga team Union Berlin.
Aaronson featured 37 times in the Premier League last season, scoring four goals and contributing five assists as Daniel Farke's side finished a respectable 14th in the table.
He also represented the United States at this summer's World Cup, making a 77-minute appearance in their final group-stage match against Turkey.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brenden Russell Aaronson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | October 22, 2000[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Medford, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[1] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2016 | Shawnee Renegades | ||
| 2016–2018 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Bethlehem Steel | 21 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | Philadelphia Union | 51 | (7) |
| 2021–2022 | Red Bull Salzburg | 46 | (9) |
| 2022– | Leeds United | 119 | (14) |
| 2023–2024 | ? Union Berlin (loan) | 30 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015 | United States U15 | 2 | (0) |
| 2019 | United States U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2020– | United States | 59 | (9 |
