Eligible to represent both the USA and the Netherlands, became officially cap-tied to the USA during Concacaf Nations League play in November 2019
First career international goal was a highlight-reel effort scored on March 25, 2021 against Jamaica
Voted 2019 U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year after breakout campaigns for both club and country
Played a key role in the U-20 MYNT’s quarterfinal run at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland
Represented the USA at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Completed the cycle with six appearances – all starts – and with a goal and an assist
His rocket in the 25th minute leveled the score in the 2-1 win against Costa Rica on Oct. 13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He teed up 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup teammate Tim Weah on the play that led to the game-winner
Delivered a perfectly chipped cross to the head of Ricardo Pepi for the game-winning assist in the 2-0 shutout of Jamaica on Oct. 7, 2021, in Austin
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
Became the first American to play and score for legendary Spanish club FC Barcelona after a lucrative transfer in October 2020, the $25 million price tag reaching the second-highest for an American
He is the first American to play in El Clásico (Barcelona vs. Real Madrid), the biggest rivalry in soccer.
In 2021, became the first U.S. international to win the Copa Del Rey, Barcelona beating Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the final.
Broke out in a big way for storied Dutch side Ajax during the 2019-20 season, earning the club’s Young Talent of the Year award
PERSONAL
Full name is Sergiño Gianni Dest. Also goes by Ser, Serg and Serra.
In his free time, enjoys playing basketball, watching movies and listening to music
Favorite soccer player and biggest athletic inspiration is Ronaldinho
