Christian Ayala

Profile

Christian Ayala | Midfielder | Austin FC II Christian Ayala is a 17-year-old American midfielder from Texas who has come through the Austin FC Academy. He joined the Austin FC Academy in 2021, and in the 2024–25 season he starred for the program's U-16 team with 12 goals and six assists while serving as team captain. That season earned him a place in the 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game, where he represented the Western Conference. He has also been called into U.S. Youth National Team ID Center rosters. In 2026 Ayala stepped into the professional game with Austin FC II in MLS NEXT Pro, where he wears #48 as an academy player on an amateur agreement. He earned his first start in a 1-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City II, and scored his first goal off the bench in a 4-0 win over Whitecaps FC 2. An attacking midfielder, he is known for smart distribution, steady movement through the center of the field, and the ability to dribble in tight spaces. Ayala is represented by Baredes Sport & Law