Braian Alejandro Galván (born 6 October 2000) is an Argentine professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Club career

Galván had a spell with Estudiantes in his youth career, which preceded him joining Colón. He got his senior career going with the club in December 2017, making his professional debut for the

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team during a defeat at home to Talleres; having previously been an unused substitute in August against

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. His first goal arrived in November 2019 during a 3–2 victory over Estudiantes. On 16 January 2020, it was announced that Galván would join

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side

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on 7 July 2020. Galván made his Rapids debut on 22 July in a 2–2 draw against Minnesota United at the

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. Galván scored his first goal in Burgundy in Colorado's 5–0 win over

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on 12 September as they reclaimed the Rocky Mountain Cup. Galván earned his first assist with Colorado for Jonathan Lewis' goal in the Rapids' 2–0 victory over

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on 19 September. Galván finished his first season with one goal and one assist in ten appearances, including in Colorado's first-round playoff loss at Minnesota. In February 2022, Galván underwent a successful surgery on his right knee. Galván signed with

side Banfield on 9 February 2024.

International career

In 2018, Galván was called up by the Argentina U20s to train against the senior side during the

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Personal life

In December 2020, Galván married his wife, Maria.

Career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Galván, Braian 2000 births Living people Footballers from San Miguel de Tucumán Argentine men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Argentine expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Argentine expatriate sportspeople in the United States Argentine Primera División players Club Atlético Colón footballers Colorado Rapids players Major League Soccer players Super League Greece players Panserraikos F.C. players Club Atlético Banfield footballers 21st-century Argentine sportsmen