Grayson Barber

Grayson Barber (born May 3, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Grayson Barber
Personal information
Full nameGrayson Barber
Date of birth (2000-05-03) May 3, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthColumbia, South Carolina, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)Midfielder
Youth career
2015–2018Sporting Kansas City
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2020Clemson Tigers49(13)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2019SC United Bantams13(2)
2021–2022Sporting Kansas City9(0)
2021Sporting Kansas City II10(1)
2022Charlotte Independence21(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Club career

Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Barber began his career in the youth academy of Sporting Kansas City in 2015.[1] In 2018, he began attending Clemson University and played college soccer with the Clemson Tigers.[2]

Whilst at college, Barber also appeared for USL League Two side SC United Bantams in both 2018 and 2019.[3][4]

On January 20, 2021, Barber returned to Sporting Kansas City and signed a homegrown player deal with the club.[5] On May 1, 2021, Barber made his professional debut for Sporting Kansas City II, the club's reserve side in the USL Championship, against FC Tulsa, starting in the 0–2 defeat.[6]

On February 14, 2022, Barber was waived by Kansas City.[7]

Barber joined USL League One side Charlotte Independence on May 14, 2022.[8][9]

Career statistics

As of match played November 25, 2021[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sporting Kansas City2021Major League Soccer90000090
Sporting Kansas City II2021USL Championship2020
Career total1100000110

References