Bode Hidalgo

Bode Hidalgo (born Bode Shane Davis; February 22, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

Bode Hidalgo

Hidalgo with Real Salt Lake in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Bode Shane Davis
Date of birth	(2002-02-22) February 22, 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Kaysville, Utah, United States
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, forward
Team information
Current team	Real Salt Lake
Number	19
Youth career
2016–2020	Real Salt Lake
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–	Real Monarchs	53	(5)
2021–	Real Salt Lake	69	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 16, 2025

Career

Hidalgo appeared for USL Championship side Real Monarchs as an academy player on July 11, 2020, starting in a 1–0 loss to San Diego Loyal.^[2] Hidalgo signed a professional deal with Real Monarchs on July 16, 2020.^[3]

September 9, 2020, Hidalgo scored his first professional goal for Real Monarchs in a match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.^[4] On September 22, 2020, it was announced that Hidalgo would sign a homegrown player deal with Real Salt Lake for the 2021 season and beyond.^[5]

Hidalgo made his MLS debut on March 19, 2022, against Nashville SC.^[6] He scored his first goal for the club on October 9, 2022, in a 3–1 win over the Portland Timbers.^[7]

Personal life

Bode was born in Kaysville, Utah to Shane and Ami Davis.^[8] He changed his name to Bode Hidalgo in 2022.^{[citation needed]}