Aaronson has won two Austrian Bundesliga titles and two Austrian Cups with Red Bull Salzburg, as well as the Supporters' Shield with the Philadelphia Union and the English Championship with Leeds United. He has also lifted the CONCACAF Nations League three times with the United States.
Brenden Aaronson is an American attacking midfielder who began his professional career with the Philadelphia Union in MLS before moving to Red Bull Salzburg, where he won multiple Austrian league and cup titles. He later joined Leeds United in the Premier League, helping the club secure promotion back to the top flight. Aaronson has also been a key figure for the US national team, winning three CONCACAF Nations League titles.
Aaronson is a dynamic and energetic attacking midfielder known for his high pressing, quick dribbling, and intelligent movement in the final third. He excels at finding space between the lines and linking play, though his finishing and physicality can be inconsistent. His tactical versatility allows him to operate as a central playmaker or on the wings.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2470 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| 24/25 | Championship | 46 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3572 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 356 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 23/24 | Bundesliga | 30 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1263 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 156 |
| 23/24 | DFB-Pokal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 23/24 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| 22/23 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 22/23 | Premier League | 36 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2383 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League A | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | ÖFB-Cup | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 355 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 130 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 715 |
| 21/22 | Bundesliga | 26 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1891 |
| 2025 | Gold Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 136 |
| 2024 | Copa América | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Gold Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| 2021 | Gold Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS is Back Tournament (2020) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 522 |
| 2020 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 2020 | Major League Soccer | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1656 |
| 2019 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| 2019 | US Open Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Major League Soccer | 28 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1723 |
| 2018 | USLC Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175 |
| 2018 | USL Championship | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 879 |
| 2017 | USLC Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | USL Championship | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 203 |
| 20/21 | World Cup qualification CONCACAF | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 661 |
| 20/21 | ÖFB-Cup | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 342 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| 20/21 | Bundesliga | 20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1331 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 19/20 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |