Joel Serrano

Joel Serrano Mercado (born May 17, 1999) is a Puerto Rican footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Naples in USL League One. He also represents the Puerto Rico national football team.

Club career

On June 9, 2021, Serrano and Puerto Rico national teammate Rodolfo Sulia were both signed by Chicago House AC. He studied at Mercy University.

Serrano signed with USL League One club FC Naples on January 3, 2025, ahead of the team's inaugural season. He was substituted on in the 123rd minute of the Quarterfinals of the 2025 USL League One Playoffs. He would save 2 penalties in the penalty shoot-out, helping his team win 4–3.

International career

On 1 June 2021, following the retirement of Cody Laurendi, Mercado was called up to the Puerto Rico national football team after impressing with good performances.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club

Season

League

Cup

Division

Apps

Goals

Apps

Goals

Apps

Lakeland Tropics

2019

USL League Two

8

0

0

Career total

8

0

0
Notes

International

National team

Year

Apps

Goals

Puerto Rico

2021

2

0

Total

2

0