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Carlos Vela

Carlos Vela is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the Mexico national team. Starting his career at Mexican club Guadalajara, he caught the attention of major European clubs after claiming Golden Boot at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, which the Mexican team won by defeating Brazil. He finally joined the Premier League club Arsenal, but spent most of his time there on loan spells at Spanish clubs like Salamanca, Osasuna and then Real Sociedad, where he eventually decided to stay as a permanent player for six seasons. He also played for the English club West Bromwich Albion as a loan player during his time with Arsenal. While he helped the Mexican national team win the CONCACAF Gold Cup and participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he shunned national duty for three years citing personal reasons before returning in November 2014.

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Born

March 1, 1989

Birth Place

Cancún

Nationality

Mexican, Spanish

Sun Sign

Pisces

Also Known As

Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido

Famous As

Footballer

Height

5'10" (178 cm)

Partner

Saioa Cañibano

Father

Enrique Vela

Mother

Nella Garrido

Siblings

Alejandro Vela

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ESPN

Carlos Vela on target as LAFC bounce back to defeat Columbus Crew 2-0

Second-half substitutes Carlos Vela and Jose Cifuentes scored as Los Angeles FC rebounded from two straight losses with a 2-0 victory against the host Columbus Crew on Saturday. Vela in the 62nd minute and Cifuentes 11 minutes later helped LAFC (8-3-2, 26 points) avoid their first three-game losing streak since...

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Sportsnaut

Carlos Vela-led LAFC aim to get on track vs. Crew

Carlos Vela is less concerned about personal milestones, like the one he achieved Wednesday, than having Los Angeles FC set

COLUMBUS, OH2 DAYS AGO

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Austin FC defeats LAFC as Carlos Vela hits 100 combined goals and assists

Ruben Gabrielsen and Diego Fagundez scored, propelling Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC Wednesday night. The victory came despite LAFC's Carlos Vela becoming the third-fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 combined goals and assists. - MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only)

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Los Angeles Times

Carlos Vela reaches milestone in LAFC's loss to Austin FC

Carlos Vela became the third-fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 combined goals and assists in LAFC's 2-1 loss to Austin FC on Wednesday.

AUSTIN, TX4 DAYS AGO

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Carlos Vela states intention to sign LAFC contract extension

Carlos Vela appears close to agreeing a new contract with LAFC and has stated his intention to stay at the club.

LOS ANGELES, CA2 DAYS AGO

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LAFC, Carlos Vela visit FC Cincinnati's TQL Stadium for the first time

Pat Noonan was serving as a Philadelphia Union assistant coach when Philadelphia traveled to play at Los Angeles FC on March 8, 2020. For the upwardly mobile Union, the match served as a test against the reigning Major League Soccer Supporters Shield winner, and it was a test the club wasn't necessarily sure it could cope with. ...

CINCINNATI, OH29 DAYS AGO

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Major Link Soccer: Carlos Vela and LAFC reached an extension

Remember who it is by and it is hiliarous. Anthony Precourt Announces Move Of Austin FC To San Diego After Open Cup Loss — The Nutmeg News. Chicago Fire FC are one of Major League Soccer’s most accomplished teams in the US Open Cup, joining Seattle Sounders FC and Sporting Kansas City as four-time winners. Ezra Hendrickson reprimands Chicago Fire FC after US Open Cup exit to Union Omaha | MLSSoccer.com.

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Carlos Vela set to commit future to LAFC with new contract - sources

LAFC star Carlos Vela is in the process of finalizing a new Designated Player contract to remain with the Black and Gold "at least through 2023," sources confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports was the first with the news. - MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only) - Don't...

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