Defender | #3
Aedan Stanley | #3
Position: DF
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 177 lbs.
DOB: 12/13/1999
Birthplace: Columbia, Ill.
Acquired: 12/04/2023
Previous club: Miami FC (USLC)
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Indy Eleven signed defender Aedan Stanley, after spending 2022 and 2023 with The Miami FC.
One of the most consistent players in the USL Championship in 2023, Stanley was one of only eight players to eclipse 3,000 minutes during the regular season and one of nine to start all 34 regular season matches. He finished tied for the team lead with three assists and was fifth in the league with 170 crosses. Defensively, Stanley was one of the team leaders in clearances, blocks and interceptions. The 2022 season saw Miami reach the USLC Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with Stanley starting 29 of 31 games played and registering three assists.
Stanley was selected as the 21st pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Austin FC and signed with the expansion side on April 16, 2021. He played in nine matches, making two starts, with the club before signing with Miami ahead of the 2022 season.
Stanley played collegiately at Duke for two seasons (2018-19) and joined USL Championship-side Portland Timbers 2 for 2020. In 16 starts, Stanley played all 90 minutes and recorded a pair of assists. Following his initial season, Portland announced it would forego the 2021 season and Stanley was shortly after drafted by Austin FC.
In 2016, Stanley signed a USL Academy Contract with Saint Louis FC and saw action in 18 USL matches over three seasons.
Internationally, Stanley has represented the United States as part of the U-18 squad and has earned training camp call-ups for the U-20 side.