Player Faisca

Adrian Alejandro Díaz Faisca is a Puerto Rican-American footballer born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with experience across youth development, domestic competition in Puerto Rico and international football environments.

He can operate as a left winger and attacking midfielder, and has represented Puerto Rico at youth international level from an early age. His development pathway includes Escuela de Futbolistas Española, Club Atlético San Juan, GPS Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico Surf, Metropolitan FA, Academia Quintana, Black Rock FC and Gulf United FC.

His background combines structured youth development, international competition and experience in different football environments.

Key facts

Nationality: Puerto Rico / United States

Date of birth: 14 September 2005

Place of birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Height: 1.71 m

Weight: 68 kg

Main position: Left winger

Secondary position: Attacking midfielder

Career

2012-2013 | Escuela de Futbolistas Española

2013-2018 | Club Atlético San Juan

2018-2022 | GPS Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico Surf

2022-2023 | Metropolitan FA

2024 | Academia Quintana

2024 | Black Rock FC | USL League Two

2025 | Gulf United FC | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Between 2017 and 2018, he also took part in a preseason experience with the youth setup of Unión de Santa Fe, Argentina.

International experience

Adrian has represented Puerto Rico at youth international level, taking part in several international competitions.

In 2019, he represented Puerto Rico in the CFU Challenge Series and competed with the U15 national team in CONCACAF competition, as well as in the FPF Copa de Campeones.

In 2020, he represented Puerto Rico U17 at the Copa Tauichi in Bolivia.

His international football experience also includes competitions and development opportunities in the United States, Portugal, Colombia, Argentina, the United Arab Emirates and Puerto Rico.

Achievements

Achievements and recognitions listed in his CV include:

• Matchday MVP at the Copa Figo in Portugal in 2018.
• Second place with Puerto Rico U15 in CONCACAF competition in 2019.
• Champion and top scorer at the US Soccer Regional Showcase in Boston in 2021.
• Miami Cup champion in 2021, where he was named MVP and selected for the tournament All-Star team.
• Medellín Cup champion in 2021, listed in his CV among the tournament's leading scorers and assist providers.
• Liga Puerto Rico champion.
• Participation in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield.
• USL League Two experience in 2024.