Luis Enrique Zamudio Lizardo Jr. (born June 24, 1998) is an American professional

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player who plays as a

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for

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Early life

Born in

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to Mexican parents, Zamudio holds double citizenship and is eligible to play for the

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. Zamudio is a product of ''

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'', he participated in the 2015 MLS tryouts and reached the national finals after advancing from the Los Angeles leg.

Club career

Club América

Zamudio has been registered with

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's first team since 2019, and was the third-choice goalkeeper

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and Óscar Jiménez.

North Texas SC

On 7 February 2020, Zamudio joined

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on a one-year contract with an option for the 2021 season. His contract option was declined by North Texas following their 2020 season.

Fort Lauderdale CF

In April 2021, Zamudio joined USL League One side

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ahead of the 2021 season. On July 7, 2021, Zamudio joined

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on loan.

Loudoun United

Zamudio signed with

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ahead of their 2022 season. Zamudio was Loudoun's No. 1 goalkeeper in 2022, starting 27 matches and recording the league's second-second most saves, 105, along with seven shutouts.

D.C. United

On October 17, 2022, it was announced Zamudio would join MLS side

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ahead of their 2023 season. On June 16, 2023, he joined USL Championship side

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on a one-month loan. He picked up a clean sheet in his first match for the Riverhounds in a 0-0 draw against

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. D.C. United declined his contract option following their 2024 season.

Charleston Battery

On January 22, 2025, Zamudio signed with the Charleston Battery of the USL Championship.

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* 1998 births Living people Mexican men's footballers American men's soccer players Club América footballers Liga Premier de México players Men's association football goalkeepers Soccer players from Las Vegas American sportspeople of Mexican descent North Texas SC players USL League One players Inter Miami CF II players Miami FC players Loudoun United FC players Major League Soccer players D.C. United players Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC players Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players Charleston Battery players USL Championship players 21st-century American sportsmen 21st-century Mexican sportsmen {{Mexico-footy-goalkeeper-stub