Biography

BIOGRAPHY

José Van Rankin was born May 14, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is a defender in the MLS. 

Van Rankin joined the youth academy of UNAM in 2010. After continuing through Pumas UNAM Youth Academy successfully going through UNAM Premier, Pumas Morelos, U-17, and U-20. He finally reached the first team, Juan Antonio Torres being the coach promoting Van Rankin to the first team. Van Rankin made his Liga MX debut as a second half substitute for Érik Vera in a 2–1 loss against Club América on March 19, 2012. He would join Guadalajara on loan. He would make his debut with the team on July 21, 2018, managing to score his team's only goal at the 59th minute in a 2–1 loss against Tijuana. On September 20, 2018, he contributed an assist to Alan Pulido to score the first goal in the Súper Clásico against América at the 59th minute, eventually concluding with a score of 1–1. On February 3, 2021, Van Rankin joined Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers on loan for the 2021 season.