Carlos Vela
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Carlos Vela is a former forward from Mexico, born on 1 March 1989 in Cancun. Clubs included Arsenal, RC Celta de Vigo, UD Salamanca, Club Atlético Osasuna and West Bromwich Albion, among 7 in total. Carlos Vela won 72 caps for Mexico, scoring 19 goals (2007-2018).
The club career on record runs from 2005 to 2024, across seven clubs. The longest of those was seven years at Arsenal (2005-2012). The heaviest workload came at Real Sociedad, with 184 appearances and 54 goals. Honours on record include Landon Donovan MVP Award and MLS Golden Boot.
Born
1 March 1989
Age
37
Birthplace
Cancun
Country
Mexico
Position
Forward
Height
177 cm
Club career
- 2005-2012
Arsenal29 apps · 3 goals - 2006RC Celta de Vigo0 apps · 0 goals
- 2006-2007UD Salamanca31 apps · 8 goals
- 2007-2008Club Atlético Osasuna33 apps · 3 goals
- 2010-2011
West Bromwich Albion8 apps · 2 goals - 2011-2012
Real Sociedad35 apps · 12 goals - 2012-2018Real Sociedad184 apps · 54 goals
- 2018-2024
Los Angeles152 apps · 78 goals
International career
- 2007-2018Mexico72 caps · 19 goals
Honours
- Landon Donovan MVP Award
- MLS Golden Boot
