AJ Francois

Alexander Joseph "AJ" Francois (born 29 April 2003) is an American-born Dominican footballer who plays as a left back for USL Championship club Austin Bold FC and the Dominican Republic national team.

AJ Francois

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Joseph Francois
Date of birth	(2003-04-29) 29 April 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Austin, Texas, United States
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position	Left back
Team information
Current team	Austin Bold
Number	94
Youth career
2012–2020	Lonestar SC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–	Austin Bold	1	(0)
International career‡
2021–	Dominican Republic	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 October 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19 January 2021[1]

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Youth career

In 2012, Francois began playing with USSDA side Lonestar Soccer Club, where he played for eight years.^[2] He captained the Lonestar U19 ECNL South team as well as playing with the Soccer Academy at St. Stephen's Episcopal School.^[3]

Club career

On 22 September 2020, Francois signed an academy contract, which keeps his college eligibility, with USL Championship side Austin Bold.^[4] The following day he made his debut, appearing as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 4–0 win over Sporting Kansas City II.^[5]

International career

Francois' maternal grandparents are Dominican. He made his senior international debut for the Dominican Republic on 19 January 2021.^[6]