title: Christian Nydegger
text: # Christian Nydegger
  
  Christian Nydegger (born August 22, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Born in Highland, Utah, Nydegger began his career with La Roca FC. In 2018, Nydegger joined the youth setup at Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. In December 2019, during the Development Academy Winter Cup, Nydegger had to temporarily play goalkeeper in a match for the under-16s.
  
  Nydegger made his senior debut for Real Monarchs, the Real Salt Lake affiliate club in the USL Championship, on May 8, 2021 against San Antonio. He came on as a 73rd minute substitute during the 2–2 draw.
  
  On September 8, 2022, Nydegger joined USL League One's FC Tucson on loan for the remainder of the season.
  
  Nyedegger left Salt Lake ahead of the 2023 season due to pursuing a "religious mission".
  
  ## International career
  
  Nydegger has represented the United States in international futsal competition. In July 2015, Nydegger was selected into the under-12 futsal side. The next year, he was selected into the under-14 futsal squad for the Futsal World Cup under-14 tournament.
  
  ## Career statistics
  
      As of match played November 7, 2021
  
  Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
  
  | Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
  | Real Monarchs | 2021 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 0 |
  | Career total | Career total | Career total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
  