Alexi Gómez
- Years with club: 2018 (Loan)
- Position: Left winger / left-back
Alexi Gómez arrived at Minnesota United on a season-long loan from Peruvian club Universitario de Deportes in April 2018. The Peruvian international was a versatile, left-footed player known for his dynamic attacking qualities and ability to cover multiple positions on the left side of the field, from defense to midfield. Despite high expectations, his time in Minnesota was inconsistent, and he struggled to fully integrate into the starting lineup. While he showed glimpses of his speed and service ability, he was often rotated, and the club did not exercise its option to purchase him at the end of the season.
Key stats:
- MLS regular season appearances: 18
- Goals: 0
- International experience: Capped five times for the Peru senior national team at the time of his signing.
Memorable moments:
- Versatile debut: Gómez made his debut for the Loons on April 28, 2018, against the Houston Dynamo, and was praised for his ability to cover multiple roles during his short time on the pitch.
- The crossbar shot: Against the Montreal Impact on May 26, 2018, Gómez hit a spectacular shot off the crossbar, narrowly missing what would have been his first and only goal for the club.
Where are they now?:
- After his loan in Minnesota ended, he returned to Universitario but was immediately loaned out to Gimnasia LP in Argentina in 2019.
- He later signed with Melgar in Peru in 2019, before being loaned to Alianza Lima in 2020.
- In recent years, Gómez has played for various clubs in the Peruvian top division (Liga 1), including Deportivo Garcilaso and Sport Huancayo.
- As of late 2025, he is playing in Liga 1 for Alianza Huanuco.
