History of Rubio Rubin in Timeline

Rubio Rubin is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship. Born in the United States, he represents the Guatemala national team in international competitions. He is a professional soccer player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 1996: Rubio Rubin's birth

In March 1996, Rubio Yovani Méndez Rubín was born. He is a professional footballer who plays as a forward and represents the Guatemala national team.

2012: U.S. Soccer Young Male Athlete of the Year

In 2012, Rubio Rubin, a former United States under-17 player, was named U.S. Soccer Young Male Athlete of the Year.

March 2014: Signed with FC Utrecht

In March 2014, upon turning eighteen, Rubio Rubin signed a four-year deal with FC Utrecht.

August 2014: Professional debut for Utrecht

On August 17, 2014, Rubio Rubin made his professional debut for Utrecht. He played the full 90 minutes and recorded an assist in a 2–1 victory over Willem II.

September 2014: Joined United States team

In September 2014, Rubio Rubin joined the United States team for the match against the Czech Republic.

November 2014: Earned first cap for United States

On November 14, 2014, Rubio Rubin earned his first cap for the United States, starting in a 2–1 defeat against Colombia. He narrowly failed to score a header and received praise from manager Jürgen Klinsmann.

January 2017: Signed with Silkeborg IF

In January 2017, Rubio Rubin signed with Silkeborg IF of the Danish Superliga after being released from FC Utrecht.

2017: Signed with Stabæk

In 2017, after his departure from Silkeborg, Rubio Rubin signed with Stabæk for the remainder of the season.

February 2018: Joined Club Tijuana

In February 2018, Rubio Rubin joined Liga MX side Club Tijuana.

September 2020: Joined San Diego Loyal

In September 2020, after mostly playing on loan with Tijuana's affiliate Dorados, Rubio Rubin joined San Diego Loyal.

January 2021: Joined Real Salt Lake

On January 7, 2021, Rubio Rubin joined MLS side Real Salt Lake.

June 2022: Debut for Guatemala

In June 2022, following a one-time switch earlier in the year, Rubio Rubin made his debut for Guatemala in a 2–0 Nations League defeat to French Guiana.

June 2023: Named to Guatemala's Gold Cup squad

In June 2023, Rubio Rubin was named to Guatemala's squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. During Guatemala's opening match against Cuba on June 28, 2023, he was fouled and injured, leading to his replacement by Darwin Lom.

July 2023: Scored two goals against Guadeloupe

On July 4, 2023, Rubio Rubin returned to Guatemala's starting 11 in the Gold Cup match against Guadeloupe. He scored 2 goals, helping Guatemala secure a 3–2 victory, top the group, and advance to the quarterfinals.

2023: Rubin's performance in the 2023 Gold Cup

In the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Rubio Rubin scored two goals and became Guatemala's all-time top scorer in the Gold Cup with two goals in the tournament.

January 2024: Loaned to Querétaro

On January 14, 2024, Rubio Rubin was loaned from Real Salt Lake to Liga MX club Querétaro.

April 2025: Joined Charleston Battery

On April 24, 2025, Rubio Rubin joined USL Championship side Charleston Battery.

2025: Rubin's performance in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup

In the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Rubio Rubin scored in the last group-stage game to help Guatemala defeat Guadeloupe 3–2. In the quarterfinal against Canada, Rubin equalized for his side. Rubin became Guatemala's all-time top scorer in the Gold Cup, with four goals.