Joey Zalinsky

Joseph "Joey" Zalinsky (born January 3, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for St. Louis City SC.

Joey Zalinsky

Personal information
Full name	Joseph Zalinsky
Date of birth	(2003-01-03) January 3, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Brick Township, New Jersey, United States
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	St. Louis City
Number	71
Youth career
2016–2021	New York Red Bulls
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Rutgers Scarlet Knights	59	(2)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	New York Red Bulls II	17	(0)
2025–	St. Louis City	4	(0)
2025–	St. Louis City 2	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:25, 18 June 2025 (CTS)

A resident of Brick Township, New Jersey, Zalinsky played prep soccer at Brick Memorial High School.^[1]

Career

Zalinsky has played with the New York Red Bulls academy since 2016.^[2]

During the 2020 USL Championship season Zalinsky appeared for New York Red Bulls II. He made his debut on September 9, 2020, starting in a 6–0 win over Philadelphia Union II.^[3]

In the fall of 2021, Zalinsky moved to Rutgers University to play college soccer.^[4]

On December 20, 2024, Zalinsky was drafted by St. Louis City SC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.^[5]