Ivan Becerra

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Ivan Becerra
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Personal information
Full name Jorge Ivan Becerra
Date of birth May 22, 1984 (1984-05-22) (age 24)
Place of birth    San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Striker/Central Defender
Youth clubs
2002-03
2004-05		 Mission College
UC Santa Barbara
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2006
2006		 Columbus Crew
→ Cincinnati Kings (loan)		 0 (0)
4 (0)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 11 February 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

Ivan Becerra (born May 22, 1984 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico) is a Mexican-American soccer forward who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.

Becerra played college soccer at Mission College from 2002 to 2003, scoring 34 goals and 19 assists during his two seasons there. He then transferred to the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he played two seasons for UCSB's soccer team, earning 12 goals and 5 assists.

He was drafted in the Third Round, 27th Overall, by the Columbus Crew in the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft. He saw no first team action during the 2006 season with the Crew. However, Becerra was sent on loan to then-USL Second Division side Cincinnati Kings[1] to gain experience. His debut was made on 21 July 2006[2], marking his start as a professional footballer. He featured as a starter for them in a new position, central defense. Becerra saw 4 games with the Kings, the last being 13 August 2006[3], before being returned to the Crew.

Beccera was waived during the 2007 pre-season as the Crew sought to become roster-compliant.

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  1. ^ Cincinnati Kings vs Long Island From www.CincinnatiKings.com, Posted 21 July 2006.
  2. ^ Kings Buck Rough Riders From www.CincinnatiKings.com, Posted 21 July 2006.
  3. ^ Cincinnati Kings End Regular Season With Road Loss From www.CincinnatiKings.com, Posted 13 August 2006.

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