Zavier Gozo

Zavier Didier Tapei Gozo (born March 22, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as an forward for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

Zavier Gozo

Personal information
Full name	Zavier Didier Tapei Gozo
Date of birth	(2007-03-22) March 22, 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth	West Valley City, Utah, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Real Salt Lake
Number	72
Youth career
	Comba FC
	La Roca FC
2021–2022	Real Salt Lake
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2024	Real Monarchs	26	(6)
2023–	Real Salt Lake	2	(0)
International career‡
2022	United States U15	3	(0)
2022	United States U16	3	(2)
2025	United States U19	3	(0)
2024–	United States U20	5	(1)
Medal record Men's football Representing  United States CONCACAF U-20 Championship Runner-up 2024 Mexico
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:43, 15 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:43, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

Club career

Gozo is a youth product of Comba FC and La Roca FC, before signing with the academy of Real Salt Lake in 2021.^[2] On 14 December 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Real Monarchs in the MLS Next Pro.^[3] On 13 October 2023, he was called up to RSL for his first Major League Soccer match. He debuted with Real Salt Lake in a 2–2 Major League Soccer tie with LA Galaxy on 15 October 2023.^[4] On 20 February 2024 he signed a contract with Real Salt Lake in the MLS until 2027, with an option to extend until 2029.^[5]

International career

Born in the United States, Gozo was born to an Ivorian father and American mother.^[6] He was part of the United States U20s that finished as runners-up at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.^[7]

Personal life

Gozo is a member of the LDS Church.^[6]