Leon Maximilian Flach (born February 28, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or left-back for club VfL Osnabrück, on loan from Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok.
Club career
FC St. Pauli Flach made his professional debut for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga on September 27, 2020, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute for Jannes Wieckhoff against 1. FC Heidenheim, which finished as a 4–2 home win.
Flach scored his first professional goal for FC St. Pauli on January 3, 2021, scoring in the 82nd minute against Greuther Fürth in a 2–1 loss.
Philadelphia Union In March 2021, Flach signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer. Flach's debut with the Union was starting in the club's first CONCACAF Champions League match, defeating Deportivo Saprissa 1–0. Flach scored his first goal for the Union on October 3 against reigning MLS Champions, Columbus Crew in a 3–0 win. His performances throughout the 2021 season made Flach a regular starter in the Union midfield and was recognized as being named among the MLS's 22 under 22.
Jagiellonia Białystok On January 15, 2025, free agent Flach joined Polish defending champions and UEFA Conference League participants Jagiellonia Białystok on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with an option for another year.
On September 1, 2026, he returned to Germany and joined VfL Osnabrück on loan.
Personal life Flach was born in Texas to German parents while his father was working in Houston before returning to Hamburg as a child. He has represented Germany and the United States at youth level. Flach is a fan of the Houston Texans.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFC St. Pauli II2020–21Regionalliga Nord31———31FC St. Pauli2020–212. Bundesliga91———91Philadelphia Union2021MLS341—60304312022MLS34010—313812023MLS2511040503512024MLS23000—60290Total1162201001711453Jagiellonia Białystok2024–25Ekstraklasa1301050102002025–26Ekstraklasa20120130—351Total3313018010551Career total1615502801812126
Honors Philadelphia Union MLS Cup runner-up: 2022
Jagiellonia Białystok Polish Super Cup: 2024
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