Leon Maximilian Flach (born February 28, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder or left-back for Polish club Jagiellonia Biaà Âystok.
Flach made his professional debut for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga on September 27, 2020, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute for Jannes Wieckhoff against 1. FC Heidenheim, which finished as a 4âÂÂ2 home win.
Flach scored his first professional goal for FC St. Pauli on January 3, 2021, scoring in the 82nd minute against Greuther Fürth in a 2âÂÂ1 loss.
In March 2021, Flach signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer. Flach's debut with the Union was starting in the club's first CONCACAF Champions League match, defeating Deportivo Saprissa 1âÂÂ0. Flach scored his first goal for the Union on October 3 against reigning MLS Champions, Columbus Crew in a 3âÂÂ0 win. His performances throughout the 2021 season made Flach a regular starter in the Union midfield and was recognized as being named among the MLS's 22 under 22.
On January 15, 2025, free agent Flach joined Polish defending champions and UEFA Conference League participants Jagiellonia Biaà Âystok on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with an option for another year.
Flach was born in Texas to German parents while his father was working in Houston before returning to Hamburg as a child. He has represented Germany and the United States at youth level. Flach is a fan of the Houston Texans.
Philadelphia Union
Jagiellonia Biaà Âystok