Joshua Wynder

Joshua Wynder

Personal information
Full name	Joshua Liam Wynder[1]
Date of birth	(2005-05-02) May 2, 2005[1]
Place of birth	Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)[1]
Position	Center-back
Team information
Current team	Benfica
Number	66
Youth career
2020–2021	Louisville City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Louisville City	38	(2)
2023–2025	Benfica B	32	(4)
2025–	Benfica	0	(0)
International career^‡
2022	United States U17	1	(0)
2022	United States U19	5	(0)
2023–	United States U20	15	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 24, 2025‡ National team caps and goals as of October 10, 2025

Joshua Liam Wynder (born May 2, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Primeira Liga club Benfica.

Club career

Wynder signed a USL Academy contract with USL Championship side Louisville City in February 2021.^[2] On June 3, 2021, Wynder signed a professional deal with the club.^[3]

On June 8, 2023, Wynder joined Portuguese club Benfica for a fee of $1.2 million and add-ons, the largest transfer fee to date for a USL player. He was initially assigned to the B team, competing in Liga Portugal 2.^[4]

International career

In April 2022, Wynder was selected for the 33-player USYNT U-19 squad. The then 17-year old Wynder captained the side in his debut win over England.^[5]

Wynder played in four of the five United States games in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The U.S. exited the tournament in the quarterfinals with a 0–2 loss against Uruguay. ^[6]

In April 2023, Wynder was selected in the 23-man roster for the men's national team friendly against Mexico, which ended in a 1–1 draw. He did not feature in the game itself.^[7]

Personal life

Joshua's brother, Elijah, plays for LA Galaxy.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played May 11, 2025^[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Louisville City	2021	USL Championship	11	0	—		—		—		—		11	0
	2022	USL Championship	21	2	3	0	—		—		3[a]	0	27	2
	2023	USL Championship	6	0	—		—		—		—		6	0
	Total		38	2	3	0	—		—		3	0	44	2
Benfica B	2023–24	Liga Portugal 2	1	0	—		—		—		—		1	0
	2024–25	Liga Portugal 2	31	4	—		—		—		—		31	4
	Total		32	4	—		—		—		—		32	4
Benfica	2024–25	Primeira Liga	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			70	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	77	6

1. Appearances in USL Championship Playoffs

References

1. "Squad List – FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023: USA"(PDF). FIFA. May 18, 2023. p. 23. Archived(PDF) from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
2. "Louisville City FC signs seven youth players to USL Academy contracts".
3. USLChampionship com Staff (June 3, 2021). "LouCity Signs Josh Wynder to First Professional Deal". USL Championship.
4. "Louisville City, U.S. defender Josh Wynder completes transfer to Benfica". espn.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
5. "Josh Wynder LouCity USMNT". Chasingacup.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
6. "USA'S FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP RUN ENDS WITH 2-0 QUARTERFINAL LOSS TO URUGUAY". ussoccer.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
7. Booth, Chuck (April 12, 2023). "USMNT squad for Mexico friendly: MLS heavy roster with USL teenager Joshua Wynder set for debut". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
8. Joshua Wynder at Soccerway

External links

• Joshua Wynder at Major League Soccer
• Joshua Wynder at Louisville City FC
• Joshua Wynder at USL Championship
• Joshua Wynder at U.S. Soccer