Aidan Nicholas Stokes (born January 14, 2008) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for club Brentford, on loan from Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls. and MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II. He is currently representing the United States at youth level, having previously played for Wales and England.
Club career New York Red Bulls Raised in Totowa, New Jersey, Stokes attended Passaic Valley Regional High School.Dragone, Gabriella. "Homegrown Talent. Rising Soccer Star Aidan Stokes Signs Professional Contract with New York Red Bulls; 15-Year-Old Totowa Resident has Support of Family to Follow Dreams", TAPinto Passaic Valley, July 7, 2023. Accessed March 19, 2025. "Totowa resident Aidan Stokes isn't like most 15-year-olds.... Stokes is registered as a student at Passaic Valley High School, where he will be a sophomore." He joined the New York Red Bulls Academy and featured within Red Bulls Academy from the U-15 level up to U-17 level. On April 19, 2023, Stokes signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2023 season, joining the first team on an MLS contract for 2024 through the 2027 MLS season, with an option for 2028.
On March 20, 2024, Stokes made his professional debut, appearing as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–1 victory over Hudson Valley Hammers in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.
Brentford On July 28, 2026, Stokes was loaned to Premier League club Brentford, until the end of the season.
International career Stokes is eligible to represent the United States having been born and raised in that country and also qualifies to represent both England and Wales through ancestry. During March 2023, Stokes was called in to the United States Youth National Team U-15 camp, and made one appearance with the side.
During November 2023, Stokes was selected to represent the U-16 Wales Youth National Team for the Victory Shield Tournament in Wales. He went on to make two appearances for Wales during the tournament.
In September 2024, he made his debut for United States U17 in a 1–0 loss to Germany U18.
On November 8, 2024, he was called up to the England U17 squad for the first time. On November 18, he made his debut, playing in a 2–1 loss to Belgium.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cup League cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNew York Red Bulls II2023 MLS Next Pro0000——00002024MLS Next Pro18000——001802025MLS Next Pro23000——10240Brentford (loan)2026–27Premier League000000——00Career total41000000010420
Honors New York Red Bulls II MLS NEXT Pro: 2025
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