Luis Zamudio

Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr. (born June 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship side Charleston Battery.^[1][2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zamudio and the second or maternal family name is Lizardo.

Luis Zamudio

Personal information
Full name	Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr.
Date of birth	(1998-06-24) June 24, 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Charleston Battery
Number	56
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	América Premier	6	(0)
2019	América	0	(0)
2020	North Texas SC	4	(0)
2021	Fort Lauderdale CF	9	(0)
2021	→ Miami FC (loan)	0	(0)
2022	Loudoun United	27	(0)
2023–2024	D.C. United	0	(0)
2023	→ Pittsburgh Riverhounds (loan)	5	(0)
2024	→ Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)	0	(0)
2025–	Charleston Battery	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 4, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 31, 2021

Early life

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States^[3] to Mexican parents, Zamudio holds double citizenship and is eligible to play for the United States or Mexico. Zamudio is a product of Sueño MLS, he participated in the 2015 MLS tryouts and reached the national finals after advancing from the Los Angeles leg. ^[4]

Club career

Club América

Zamudio has been registered with America's first team since 2019, and was the third-choice goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and Óscar Jiménez.^[5]

North Texas SC

On 7 February 2020, Zamudio joined USL League One side North Texas SC on a one-year contract with an option for the 2021 season.^[6] His contract option was declined by North Texas following their 2020 season.^[7]

Fort Lauderdale CF

In April 2021, Zamudio joined USL League One side Fort Lauderdale CF ahead of the 2021 season.^[8]

On July 7, 2021, Zamudio joined Miami FC on loan.^[9]

Loudoun United

Zamudio signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United ahead of their 2022 season.^[10] Zamudio was Loudoun's No. 1 goalkeeper in 2022, starting 27 matches and recording the league's second-second most saves, 105, along with seven shutouts.

D.C. United

On October 17, 2022, it was announced Zamudio would join MLS side D.C. United ahead of their 2023 season.^[11] On June 16, 2023, he joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a one-month loan. He picked up a clean sheet in his first match for the Riverhounds in a 0-0 draw against Oakland Roots SC.^[12] D.C. United declined his contract option following their 2024 season.^[13]

Charleston Battery

On January 22, 2025, Zamudio signed with the Charleston Battery of the USL Championship.^[14]