Carlos Vela Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | March 1, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Spouse | Saioa Cañibano |
Carlos Vela is a Mexican professional soccer player who has played as both a winger and a forward for clubs in England, Spain, and the United States. He first came into the spotlight after winning the ‘Golden Boot’ award at the 2005 FIFA Under-17 World Championship, in Mexico’s triumphant campaign. With the senior men’s national team, he won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2009 and 2015, and the CONCACAF Cup in 2015. At the club level, he won the Supporters’ Shield with Los Angeles FC in 2019. The same year, he also won the ‘Golden Boot’ award and was named the ‘MVP’ (Most Valuable Player) in the 2019 season of MLS (Major League Soccer).
Born Name
Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido
Nick Name
Bomber, Hyena
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Enrique Vela (Former Semi-Pro Soccer Player, Iron Welder)
- Mother – Manuela “Nella” Garrido
- Siblings – Alejandro Vela (Older Brother) (Professional Soccer Player)
- Others – Ivan Garrido Thompson (Maternal Grandfather) (d. 2018)
Shirt Number
- 11 – Mexico
- 9 – UD Salamanca
- 21 – CA Osasuna
- 11, 12 – Arsenal FC
- 18 – West Bromwich Albion
- 11, 23 – Real Sociedad
- 10 – Los Angeles FC
Playing Position
Forward, Winger
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Carlos has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
He is of Mexican descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Often sports a trimmed beard
- Side-cropped, spiked hair
- Has his son’s name tattooed on his left wrist
Carlos Vela Facts
Featured Image by Carlos Vela / Instagram
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