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A. J. Paterson
Grenadian footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arthur Precious Paterson Jr. (born 31 January 1996) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship. Born in the United States, he plays for the Grenada national team.
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College
Paterson spent his entire college career at Wright State University. He made a total of 76 appearances for the Raiders and tallied 15 goals and seven assists.[2] During his senior year at Wright State, he was named; USC First Team All-Great Lakes Region, Horizon League Player for the Year, First Team All-Horizon League, and OCSA First Team All-State.[3]
While at college, Paterson played for Premier Development League side SW Florida Adrenaline during their 2016 season.[4]
Professional
On January 19, 2018, Paterson was selected 42nd overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by the New York City FC.[5] However, he was not signed by the club.
On February 19, 2018, he signed with USL club Bethlehem Steel FC.[6] He made his professional debut on March 24, 2018, starting in a 2–0 loss against Tampa Bay Rowdies.[7]
Bethlehem Steel released Paterson at the end of the 2018 season.[8]
Paterson joined USL Championship side Charleston Battery on March 8, 2019.[9] He left Charleston following the 2023 season.[10]
Paterson signed with Birmingham Legion in December 2023.[11]
International
In October 2018, Paterson received his first international call-up to the Grenada national team ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League qualification match against Cuba. Paterson is eligible to play for Grenada via his father.[12] Paterson made his debut for Grenada in a 1-0 CONCACAF Nations League loss to Cuba national football team on 12 October 2018.[13]
International goals
- Scores and results list Grenada's goal tally first.[14]
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