Alexis Cerritos
Ronald Alexis Cerritos Castañeda, better known as Alexis Cerritos, is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for AV Alta FC in USL League One. Born in the United States, he plays for the El Salvador national team.
Professional
acquired Cerritos for the remainder of Loudoun's 2019 season.After a short stint in Portugal with AD Oliveirense, Cerritos returned to the United States, joining USL Championship side Orange County SC on September 12, 2020.
Following his release from Orange County at the end of the 2020 season, Cerritos moved to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC on April 7, 2021.
Cerritos signed with MLS Next Pro club Huntsville City FC on 29 January 2024.
International
Cerritos was called up to the El Salvador national under-17 football team for the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. He played in all the matches El Salvador played in the tournament, and scored their only goal in the tournament.Cerritos debuted for the El Salvador national football team in a friendly 1–0 win over Canada. At 17 years old and 6 days, Cerritos became the second youngest player to debut for El Salvador, and the first player born in the 21st century.
Personal life
Cerritos was born in Santa Clarita, California, and was raised in Bowie, Maryland, United States.Cerritos' father, Ronald Cerritos, was also a professional footballer who played for the El Salvador national football team.