Carlos Vela

About Carlos Vela

Mexican footballer who spent the majority of his career with Arsenal before joining Real Sociedad in 2012. He signed with Los Angeles FC in 2018. In 2007, he was named to Mexico's national squad.

Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido is a Mexican professional soccer player who captains and plays for Major League football club Los Angeles FC. Described as an extremely versatile player, able to play as a striker, winger and attacking midfielder, Vela is known for being an innovative and good scorer. Vela started his career at Mexican club Guadalajara, where he attracted the attention of European clubs after winning the title of top scorer in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, late joined Premier League club Arsenal this year. After joining Arsenal, he had periods on loan at Spanish clubs Salamanca and Osasuna, as well as British club West Bromwich Albion, settled with Real Sociedad in 2011, initially on loan. , then permanently in the next season. During his six years with La Real, Vela played 250 games and scored 73 goals.

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Trivia

He scored nine goals in 35 appearances with Mexico's national team between 2007 and 2011.

Carlos Vela before fame

At the age of 13, he began his youth career with Guadalajara.

Achievement of Carlos Vela

Between 2007 and 2011, he made 35 appearances for Mexico's national team, scoring nine goals.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$20 Million

Carlos Vela family life

Alejandro Vela, his younger brother, is also a professional soccer player.He married Spanish reporter Saioa Cañibano and they have a son named Romeo and a daughter named India.

Associations of Carlos Vela

From 2005 to 2007, he played for Arsenal alongside French striker Thierry Henry.

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