Allen Yanes


Allen José Yanes Pinto is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga Bantrab club Mixco. Born in the United States, he represents the Guatemala national team.

Early life

Yanes was born on 4 July 1997 in Los Angeles, but later moved to Jalapa and lived there for 10 years. At 13 years old, Yanes joined the Achik' youth academy in Guatemala City.

Club career

Antigua

2015–16: Debut season and first league title

In 2015, Yanes signed his first professional contract with Antigua in Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. During his first two years with Antigua, he won two league titles in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons.

2016–17: ''La Segunda''

On 18 October 2016, Yanes made his CONCACAF Champions League debut in a 3–1 defeat against Alianza.

2017–18: ''La Tercera'' and departure

Yanes scored his first goal in a 3–2 loss against Suchitepéquez on 19 April 2018. He ended the season with his third consecutive league title.

New York Red Bulls II

On July 11, 2018 it was announced that Yanes had signed with New York Red Bulls II in the United States.
On July 28 he made his debut for the club, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw with Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Comunicaciones

On 24 December 2019 it was confirmed, that Yanes had returned to Guatemala, joining Comunicaciones.

Mixco

On 29 June 2023, it was confirmed that Yanes had officially joined Mixco.

International career

Despite being born in the United States, Yanes has represented Guatemala at the U17 and U20 levels. He received his first call up to the senior team in June 2013 for a friendly match against Argentina.

Honours

;Antigua
;Comunicaciones