Background
Garbanzo moved to United States at age 7 and grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Ricky Garbanzo
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College and Amateur
Garbanzo played college soccer at Coastal Carolina University, making a total of 94 appearances for the Chanticleers and tallying 40 goals and 21 assists. Garbanzo also played for K-West United Football Club in the Premier Development League. Professional
On December 31, 2014, it was announced that Garbanzo would take part in Major League Soccer"s player combine.
However, he went undrafted in the 2015 Master of Library Science SuperDraft.
He decided to join his home town club Charleston Battery. On March 21, 2015, he made his professional debut for the Battery in a 3–2 victory over Toronto Football Club World War II During his rookie season Garbanzo became a first choice starter as a second striker behind teammate Dane Kelly, tallying 5 goals and 5 assists in 27 league appearances.
Garbanzo also stood out for his hard-working and aggressive style of play, with manager Mike Anhaeuser nicknaming Garbanzo "Tricky Ricky" for his clever running and gamesmanship. Following the season he was voted the club"s newcomer of the year by fans.
