Throughout club history, many players have worn the crest of Detroit City FC, all of whom are intertwined into the story of our city and our club.
Each player to ever appear for the Detroit City FC Men’s First Team in a competitive fixture has been assigned their own unique number, marking their place in time in the history of Detroit City Football Club.
Numbers 1-11 were assigned alphabetically to the players who made up the first competitive Detroit City FC Starting XI, which played against AFC Cleveland on May 12, 2012, at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, Michigan.
The latest Le Rouge Legacy Number, 237, belongs to defender Aedan Stanley, who debuted for Le Rouge at home to Charleston Battery in the USL Championship on March 28, 2026.
During the research project, each Le Rouge Legacy Number was put through a specific criterion to ensure each player has been attributed the correct Le Rouge Legacy Number, which includes:
Players appearing in the Starting XI for the first time are listed alphabetically
Players coming on as substitutes in the same game are listed in order of the minute they enter the match
Players coming on as substitutes at the same time are listed in the order they enter the pitch
* player pictured
2012
1 – Adam Bedell*
2 – Jeremy Clark
3 – Ezekiel Harris
4 – Craig Hearn
5 – Nick Lewin
6 – Sean Magee
7 – Tom Oatley
8 – Josh Rogers
9 – Zach Schewee
10 – Stefan St. Louis
11 – Spencer Thompson
12 – Kyle Bethel
13 – David Dwaihy*
14 – Johnny Dreshaj
15 – John Timm
16 – Mahamoudou Kaba
17 – Nick Schroeder
18 – Jon Evans
19 – Marco Bernardini
20 – Wade Allan
21 – Keith Lough
22 – Etienne Lussiez
23 – Adam Wright
24 – Knox Cameron
25 – Joey Dillon
26 – Cyrus Saydee*
27 – Latif Alashe
28 – Matt Renouf
29 – Kofi Opare
30 – Luke Diener
31 – Sam Stern
NO. 13 – DAVID DWAIHY
As an original founder of the club, Dwaihy was instrumental in the early days of Detroit City FC. While he would only make 13 competitive appearances for Le Rouge, he’s worn many hats for the club – formerly coaching DCFC’S W League team, and currently serves as the club’s Chief of Soccer Development.
NO. 26 – CYRUS SAYDEE
First making his debut for the club on May 26, 2012, Saydee went on to become a Detroit City FC icon. His flair and skill on the ball quickly made him a fan favorite. In his ten seasons with Le Rouge, Saydee appeared in 134 matches, scored 19 goals and holds the club record for most assists in a career with 30.
2013
32 – Zach Myers*
33 – Kevin Taylor
34 – Nathan Norman
35 – Miche’li Lipari
36 – Shawn-Claud Lawson
37 – Lachlan Savage
38 – Dave Edwardson
39 – Bret Mollon*
40 – TJ VanSlooten
41 – Jeff Adkins
42 – Grant Chong
43 – Austin Oldham
44 – Raphael Reynolds
45 – Chase Jabbori
46 – Fabio Pereira
47 – Brendan Finnerty
48 – Ugo Uche
49 – Matt Ybarra*
NO. 36 – SHAWN-CLAUD LAWSON
Known by the Detroit City faithful as ‘SCL’, Lawson stands alone as the club’s record goalscorer with 43 goals in 83 appearances. Lawson was the recipient of the 2019 Black Arrow MVP Award, a season which saw him score a team-high 15 goals. His 2019 goal tally is the record for most goals in a season by a DCFC player.
NO. 38 – DAVE EDWARDSON
Making his debut on May 17, 2013, it was evident that Edwardson loved to get stuck-in on a tackle. Eventually rising to Club Captain, Edwardson played 7 seasons with Detroit City FC, racking up 80 appearances. He was named the 2015 Black Arrow MVP and ended his career with 7 goals and 4 assists.
2014
50 – Tyler Arnone
51 – Michael Lamb
52 – Ryan Thelan
53 – Will Mellors-Blair
54 – Colin McAtee*
55 – Zach Vasold
56 – Colin Helmrich
57 – Seb Harris
58 – Connor Furgason
59 – George Chomakov*
60 – Eliott Tarney
61 – Aleksander Isaevski
62 – Oliver Harris
63 – Joey Tinnion
64 – Danny Dragoi*
65 – Craig Neal
NO. 53 – WILL MELLORS-BLAIR
Mellors-Blair was the first player in Detroit City FC history to score double-digit goals in a season, doing so in 2015. Despite making only 18 appearances for Le Rouge, Mellors-Blair would finish his DCFC career with 15 goals and 4 assists. His solo-effort goal against Lansing United at home in 2015 is still talked about today.
NO. 57 – SEB HARRIS
Harris was adored by Detroit City FC fans for his work ethic on the pitch. Another player who was never afraid of a tackle, Harris would make 51 appearances for the club in his six seasons with Detroit City FC. In 2017, Harris further etched his name into City Folklore with his iconic Windmill’ celebration.
2015
66 – Javier Baustista
67 – Alexandre Bouillennec*
68 – Andre Morris
69 – James Murphy
70 – Tommy Catalano
71 – Bennett Jull
72 – Tyler Channell
73 – TJ Stephens*
74 – Troy Watson
75 – Ross Hendry
76 – Charlie MacInnes*
77 – John Mbamarah
78 – Bobby Budlong
NO. 74 – TJ STEPHENS
Stephens made 19 appearances for Detroit City FC, scoring two goals from midfield. A Roseville native, Stephens starred at Bishop Foley before moving into the college and NPSL ranks. His blend of work rate and attacking instincts made him a valuable depth piece in Le Rouge’s early amateur-era squads.
NO. 74 – TROY WATSON
Watson made 36 appearances as a defensive-minded presence who brought versatility and bite to the middle of the park. Watson balanced his DCFC career while playing collegiate soccer at Saginaw Valley State University. His playing journey also included stints in Fiji and New Zealand, adding a unique international dimension to his resume.
2016
79 – Danny Deakin
80 – Evan Louro
81 – Matt Nance
82 – Brett Nason*
83 – Spiro Pilakos
84 – Billy Stevens
85 – Ali Al-Gashamy
86 – Tyler Moorman
87 – Omar Sinclair*
88 – Alec Lasinski
89 – Joe Smith
90 – Andrew Dalou
91 – Nate Steinwascher
92 – Cody Lang*
93 – Dylan Waugaman
NO. 79 – DANNY DEAKIN
Danny Deakin first appeared for Le Rouge during the 2016 season before returning in 2018. In 2019, he was a key member of the team that won the NPSL Members Cup under Trevor James. His return of 13 assists in 2019 is a club record for most in a season. In total, Deakin appeared 44 times for the club.
NO. 91 – NATE STEINWASCHER
Steinwascher was involved with DCFC from the very start, helping out as a training player in 2012. He made his competitve debut in the 2016 Open Cup. Steinwascher climbed through the ranks with DCFC from the NPSL to the USL, ending his career with 151 appearances, countless clean sheets, and 1 goal and 1 assist.
2017
94 – Zach Bock
95 – Stephen Carroll
96 – Bakie Goodman
97 – Roddy Green
98 – Max Todd
99 – Spencer Glass
100 – Derrick Otim*
101 – Owain Hoskins
102 – Kervin Kenton
103 – Colin Miller
104 – Adam Spinks
105 – Jordan Tyler
106 – Louis Dargent*
107 – Mauricio Castorino
108 – Aaron Franco
109 – Tyrone Mondi
110 – Luke Hauswirth
111 – Elijah Rice*
112 – Fernando Pina
113 – Greg Janicki
NO. 95 – STEPHEN CARROLL
Stephen Carroll is the first player in club history to appear in 200 competitive matches. Since his debut in May of 2017, Carroll has climbed through the ranks with Le Rouge every step of the way, getting better and better each year. Carroll, the former club Captain, won the 2018 Black Arrow MVP Award.
NO. 109 – TYRONE MONDI
Tyrone Mondi’s 2017 season is one of the more memorable individual seasons in club history. While the heroic “Mondi with the Right Foot” goal against AFC Ann Arbor will always be remembered, Mondi contributed 16 goals in 13 appearances in his Black Arrow MVP winning season.
2018
114 – Brandon Bartel
115 – Elliott Bentley
116 – Brad Centala
117 – Jimmy Fiscus
118 – Rafa Mentzingen*
119 – Wilfred Williams
120 – Josh Gatt
121 – Brogan Shrimpton
122 – Trevor Amann*
123 – Cory Miller
124 – Harvey Moyes
125 – Adan Garcia
126 – Santiago Amigo
127 – Mohammed Busaidy
128 – Max Jewett
129 – Connor Brazil
130 – Jakub Svehlik
131 – Jake Rudel
132 – Jonathan Barnes*
133 – Mattias Tomasino
134 – Damon Favero
NO. 118 – RAFA MENTZINGEN
Mentzingen recorded 3 goals and 1 assist in a standout single season for Le Rouge. He played a role in one of the top goals in club history, a flowing move versus FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup, which was featured prominently in DCFC’s highlights that year. He also scored against German visitors FC St. Pauli in a memorable international friendly at Keyworth.
NO. 121 – BROGAN SHRIMPTON
Hailing from Benoni, South Africa, Shrimpton quickly became a fan favorite for his direct play and penalty-box instincts, finishing the season with 5 goals and 1 assist. At Davenport University, he finished his career ranked 3rd in total goals (37), 3rd in game-winning goals (10), and 4th in total points (83), and earned Second Team All-GLIAC honors.
2019
135 – Tommy Buono
136 – Jalen Crisler
137 – Abdoulaye Diop
138 – Moussa Gueye*
139 – Will Perkins
140 – Willie Spurr
141 – Michael Pimlott
142 – Owen Finnerty
143 – Oscar Gonzalez
144 – Alex Corvarrubias
145 – Daniel Wright
146 – Santiago Agudelo
147 – Hunter Morse*
148 – Tendai Jirira
149 – Marcello Borges
150 – James Vaughan
151 – Ryan Peterson
152 – Evans Frimpong
153 – Yazeed Matthews
154 – Diego Casielles
155 – Rich Bryan*
156 – Ayuk Tambe
157 – William White
158 – Armando Quezada
NO. 137 – ABDOULAYE DIOP
Abdoulaye Diop first joined the club as an amateur in 2019. Diop would return to the club after the jump to the USL Championship in 2022. Diop is known to score a banger or two each season and never shies away from a tackle.
NO. 153 – YAZEED MATTHEWS
Yazeed Matthews was brought in to improve the squad ahead of the 2019 NPSL Members Cup from local rival AFC Ann Arbor. He scored 5 goals in the Members Cup campaign, and ended his DCFC career with 22 goals. His final goal for Le Rouge came against Houston Dynamo of MLS.
2020
159 – Michael Kafari*
160 – Matt Lewis
161 – Austin Rogers
162 – Connor Rutz
163 – Kevin Venegas
164 – Sebastian Capozucchi*
165 – Jimmy Filerman
166 – Ibrahim Conteh
167 – Jean Antoine
168 – Benedek Tanyi*
169 – Parker Sigfried
170 – Brandon Clegg
NO. 161 – MATT LEWIS
Matt Lewis made his debut for Le Rouge in the club’s first match in NISA, on the road to LA Force. Back then, he was on loan from the NY Cosmos. Lewis would join the club on a permanent basis in 2021. He went on to make 85 appearances for the club before his retirement ahead of the 2024 USL Championship season.
NO. 162 – CONNOR RUTZ
Connor Rutz also made his debut in the club’s first match in NISA and has been with Le Rouge since. Rutz, the winner of the 2021 Black Arrow MVP Award, ranks top-five in club history in goals, assists, and appearances. Rutz has been featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays on two occasions, both for bicycle kicks.
2021
171 – Anthony Manning
172 – Maxi Rodriguez
173 – Javier Steinwascher
174 – Javan Torre*
175 – Barnabas Tanyi
176 – Pablo Cruz
177 – Pato Botello-Faz*
178 – Darwin Espinal
179 – Josh Wates
180 – Keith Larson*
NO. 172 – MAXI RODRIGUEZ
Rodríguez has become one of the defining figures of the pro DCFC era. He signed on March 22, 2021, ahead of the club’s final NISA campaign, and stayed with the club through its move to the USL Championship, helping lead Le Rouge to the playoffs in their first two seasons at that level. He was honored as one of the club’s first four “City Centurions,” alongside Nate Steinwascher, Connor Rutz, and Stephen Carroll.
NO. 177 – PATO BOTELLO-FAZ
Botello Faz made 63 appearances for Detroit City FC, scoring 18 goals and adding 6 assists. He helped Le Rouge capture both the Legends Cup and the NISA championship, and was named the 2021 NISA Spring Golden Ball winner. His blend of hold-up play, pressing, and finishing made him a focal point during DCFC’s trophy-laden 2020–21 cycle.
2022
181 – Devon Amoo-Mensah
182 – Francis Atuahene*
183 – Brad Dunwell
184 – Antoine Hoppenot
185 – Rhys Williams
186 – Deklan Wynne
187 – Michael Bryant
188 – Billy Forbes
189 – Macky Diop
190 – Karl Ouimette*
191 – Dominic Gasso
192 – Richard Foster
193 – Ryan Shellow*
194 – Cy Goddard
NO. 181 – DEVON AMOO-MENSAH
Amoo-Mensah, a Naperville, Illinois native and Lewis University product, quickly established himself as a reliable, intelligent defender capable of playing centrally or out wide. He earned the 2023 Black Arrow Award and, in 2026, was named team captain. His consistency, professionalism, and ability to marshal the back line have made him a cornerstone of the USL Championship-era defense.
NO. 185 – RHYS WILLIAMS
Williams has helped DCFC reach the USL Championship playoffs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, anchoring one of the league’s most disciplined back lines. September 22, 2024 marked his 100th appearance for the club, becoming Detroit City’s sixth “City Centurion.” His pathway from Ivy League standout to USL mainstay is one of the more unique journeys in the squad.
2023
195 – Richard Ballard*
196 – Skage Simonsen
197 – Tommy McCabe
198 – Adrian Billhardt
199 – Jalen Robinson
200 – Ben Morris*
201 – Oniel Fisher Jr.
202 – Vincenzo Candela
203 – Darío Suárez
204 – Brett Levis*
205 – Aaron Bibout
NO. 200 – BEN MORRIS
At the start of the 2026 season, Morris has logged nearly 100 games for Le Rouge, along with 18 goals and 8 assists, ranking among the club’s all-time leaders. Before coming to Detroit, he represented England at the U17, U18, and U19 levels. His international pedigree has translated into a dynamic attacking role, where his movement and finishing have produced some of the Championship era’s most important goals.
NO. 203 – DARIO SUÁREZ
Suárez arrived via the club’s first-ever trade, coming over from FC Tulsa, with Bret Levis in a deal that also involved Tommy McCabe. A Cuban international, Darío was called up for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and played in matches against Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago before defecting during the tournament.
2024
206 – Elvis Amoh
207 – Ali Coote
208 – James Murphy
209 – Alex Villanueva*
210 – Matt Sheldon
211 – Daniel Espeleta
212 – Carlos Saldaña*
213 – Victor Bezerra
214 – Ryan Williams
215 – Abdi Salim
216 – Jeciel Cedeño
217 – Laurent Kissiedou*
NO. 208 – JAMES MURPHY
Murphy made 36 appearances for Detroit City FC, providing control and tempo in the middle of the park throughout his lone season in Rouge and Gold. He holds the unique distinction of being the only player in club history to share his full name with another Le Rouge alumnus: James Murphy, legacy number 69, a Michigan alum who played five games in 2015.
NO. 214 – RYAN WILLIAMS
Williams, a journeyman whose career has taken him to England, Wales, Scotland, Brazil, Canada, Sweden, and now the United States, has made 62 appearances and (counting) for Detroit City FC. He scored one of the finest goals in club history with a long-range strike against Houston in the U.S. Open Cup. Known as a vocal leader, he has been as influential off the pitch as on it.
2025
218 – Jay Chapman
219 – Marcello Polisi
220 – Darren Smith*
221 – Shane Wiedt
222 – Morey Doner
223 – Sebastián Guenzatti*
224 – Ates Diouf
225 – Jordan Adebayo-Smith
226 – Haruki Yamazaki*
227 – Carlos Herrera
228 – Bilal Obeid
229 – Kobe Hernandez-Foster
230 – Isaiah LeFlore
NO. 218 – JAY CHAPMAN
Chapman made 32 appearances in 2025, registering a team-leading 6 assists. The Toronto native and Michigan State standout arrived in Detroit with significant MLS experience, adding composure and creativity in midfield. He set up Devon Amoo-Mensah’s breakthrough goal that sent Le Rouge past Louisville City FC in the 2025 USL Championship playoffs, one of the biggest moments of that season.
NO. 230 – ISAIAH LEFLORE
LeFlore joined Detroit City FC on loan from the Philadelphia Union for the stretch run of the 2025 USL Championship season. He made 11 appearances and scored one goal: the deciding strike against Tampa Bay in the final match of the regular season, which helping secure DCFC’s playoff position. His performances in Detroit helped raise his profile across the league, signing with Nashville SC for the 2026 campaign.
2026
231 – Callum Montgomery*
232 – Tommy Silva
233 – Chisom Egbuchulam*
234 – Preston Tabort Etaka
235 – Alex Dalou
236 – Rio Hope-Gund*
237 – Aedan Stanley
