Julian Gressel

(Julian Emil Kurt Gressel)

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Born
1993 (31 years old)
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Neustadt, Germany

Position
Right Midfield

Status
Active

Ethnicity
White

Team Number
24

Height
1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Weight
183 lbs

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Right

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Soccer

Team
Minnesota United

League
American Major League Soccer

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Description

Julian Emil Kurt Gressel (born December 16, 1993) is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. Born in Germany, he represents the United States national team.

He began his career in Germany before moving to the United States in 2011. He then played college soccer for the Providence Friars for four seasons. In 2017, Gressel signed a contract with Major League Soccer and was selected in the MLS SuperDraft in the first round with the eighth overall pick by expansion side Atlanta United.

After his debut season with Atlanta United, Gressel was named the MLS Rookie of the Year for 2017. He then won his first championship, helping Atlanta United win MLS Cup in 2018. He also was part of Atlanta United sides that won the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Prior to the 2020 season, Gressel was traded to D.C. United.

He is a co-host of the PLAYER/MANAGER podcast with American YouTuber and streamer Zealand Shannon.

Season Stats
11 appearances in the current 2025 Season
3 goals scored in the current 2025 Season
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