Luther Archimède
Luther Archimède | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1999 Les Abymes, Guadeloupe |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Forward for Monterey Bay FC and Guadeloupe national team |
Luther Archimède (born 17 September 1999) is a professional footballer from Guadeloupe who operates as a forward for Monterey Bay FC competing in the USL Championship, as well as representing the Guadeloupe national team.
Early development
Originating from Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, Archimède started his football journey within the youth ranks of Istres. In 2016, he transitioned to the academy system of Sochaux, where he remained for three years before relocating to the United States to participate in collegiate soccer with the Syracuse Orange.
Sochaux
After moving from Istres in 2016, Archimède advanced through Sochaux's youth academy. He made his first-team appearance on 7 January 2019 during a 1-0 defeat against Lille OSC in the Coupe de France.
New York Red Bulls
Selected as the 13th pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by the New York Red Bulls, Archimède officially signed with their reserve squad, New York Red Bulls II, on 19 April 2021.
Sacramento Republic
Archimède committed to Sacramento Republic for the 2022 campaign in the USL Championship, joining them on 15 December 2021. He exited the club after completing the 2023 season.
Monterey Bay FC
On 12 December 2023, Archimède secured a contract with California-based USL Championship team Monterey Bay FC.
International career
At the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, Archimède represented the Guadeloupe U20 squad, finishing as the tournament's third highest scorer by netting six goals across five matches. He earned his first senior cap for Guadeloupe during a 1-0 defeat to Martinique in the qualifying rounds of the 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League on 23 March 2019. In 2021, Archimède participated twice in the Gold Cup for Guadeloupe, starting one game and entering as a substitute in another.