Phoenix Rising FC signed Renzo Zambrano on December 1, 2022.
The Venezuelan center midfielder helped Rising claim the 2023 USL Championship, finishing third on the team in passes completed (1578), passing accuracy (88%) and tackles won (31) in 35 league appearances. Zambrano also finished first in interceptions (41) and sixth on the team in chances created (26).
As of May 15, 2024, he is one of three players to appear in all 10 league matches, ranking first in minutes played with 949 across 11 matches in all competitions.
Zambrano began his professional career as a 17-year-old with Venezuelan first division side Monagas in 2011. Between Monagas and Deportivo Lara (2014-15), he played 87 matches in Venezuela before transferring to Real Valladolid in Spain ahead of the 2016 season. Zambrano played in 56 matches for Real Valladolid II and its first division affiliate before signing with Portland Timbers 2 ahead of the 2017 season.
Zambrano scored three goals in 47 appearances during his first stint in the USL Championship, earning himself a contract with the MLS side in 2019. He made 29 appearances for the Timbers in three seasons, helping the club win the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020 and win the Western Conference Championship in 2021. Zambrano signed with FC Pyunik of the Armenian first division in 2022. He has appeared in 16 matches this season. Zambrano has earned five Caps with the Venezuelan National Team since debuting in 2016.
Name: Renzo Zambrano
Pos: Midfielder
DOB: August 26, 1994 (28)
Birthplace: Aragua de Maturín, Venezuela
Previous Club: FC Pyunik
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 150
Instagram: @RenzoJoseZambrano
