Vela renewed his contract with Arsenal on 10 December 2009. In an LAFC locker room full of leading men, Tyler Miller is a role player. [104] Mexico advanced to the semi-finals against Costa Rica, where Vela would make his return in the 81st minute. [116], In November 2014, after a three-year absence, Vela accepted a call up from Miguel Herrera to the national team for the friendly matches against the Netherlands and Belarus. [94] After two months, he returned to the playing field on 25 October facing LA Galaxy again, coming on as a second-half substitute and sealing the 2–0 victory with a chipped goal during stoppage time, thus becoming the leading scorer of El Tráfico history with 10 goals. He also has an older brother named Alejandro Vela who plays for Venados of the Ascenso MX on loan from Cruz Azul. For Miami, with just two friendlies and some … His father made him decide to focus on only one sport at the age of 12, in which Vela chose football. Vela had the team pointed that way when he banged in the rebound of a Steve Clark save in the fifth minute. He is the younger brother of current Cruz Azul striker Alejandro Vela. [33][34], Vela started the 2013–14 season, scoring once and assisting the other in the team's 2–0 win over Getafe. He would also score Mexico's final goal in a 3–1 victory against Costa Rica during a.e.t. [97] On 19 December, after his side were down 0–1 with a man sent off, Vela scored a brace within the first two minutes of the second half in LAFC's semi-final match against Club América in a 3–1 victory, as they became the first MLS team to defeat three Mexican sides in the same Champions League tournament. 1 year ago. Since his arrival, he played 79 games, scored 62 goals and gave 25 assists. [131], In January 2019, Gerardo Martino was named as the new manager for the national team and did not call up Vela for his first friendlies in March, stating he wanted to see other players in action and that the door is not necessarily closed on future call-ups, although it was unclear if Vela wanted to continue his international career. report. Vela is one of the top stars in MLS; He has even won the MVP (Photo: Instagram / carlosv11_) The flirtation between Carlos and “Jimmy” Lozano has been constant. He returned to training the next day, however, after being given the all-clear.[21]. [129] He appeared in all group stage matches and the round of 16 loss against Brazil. [24], On 28 January 2011, Vela joined West Brom on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. Described as an incredibly versatile player who can play as a forward, winger, and attacking midfielder, Vela is known for being a creative player and prolific scorer.[2][3]. [66], On 26 July 2018, after conducting a popular vote on Twitter, Vela was voted to captain the MLS side in the 2018 MLS All-Star Game against Juventus,[67] where they initially tied the match 1–1 but went on to lose 5–3 in penalties. He scored the first goal of the game with an assist from Giovani dos Santos. [17] The match was also notable for featuring Arsenal's youngest ever side, with an average age of 19. He was summoned to a youth tournament in Buenos Aires with Guadalajara as a small trial period with unpaid expenses. [40] On 24 June, Vela signed a four-year contract extension which will keep him at Real Sociedad until 2018. [15][16], Vela made his competitive debut for Arsenal on 30 August 2008 in their Premier League match against Newcastle United, coming on as a substitute for Robin van Persie in the 63rd minute. Last season, when Vela broke the MLS scoring record with 34 goals, he averaged a score every 80 minutes. [10], After his loan spell with Salamanca ended, bigger clubs of La Liga, such as Levante, Osasuna, and Almería, were all interested in taking him on loan from Arsenal for whom he was still ineligible to play as he still had yet to receive a work permit. 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Vela – Profile with news, career statistics and history", "Carlos Vela – Football Stats – Real Sociedad – Age 25 – Soccerbase", "LAFC's Carlos Vela named March MLS Player of the Month pres. "[138], A left-footed player, Vela is known for his speed, technique, and vision. Earlier, Barca tried to land the Mexican but unsuccessfully. "[137], Vela's playing style has been described as being able to "beat his man off the dribble," and "his linking up with teammates presents danger. [19] He scored his first goal in the Premier League for Arsenal away to Portsmouth on 2 May 2009[20] making him just the second Mexican player to score a goal in the Premier League. Can Carlos Vela, LAFC regain their pre-pandemic mojo? [106] In the opening match of the tournament against hosts South Africa, he was a starting left-winger, coming out on the 69th minute for Cuauhtémoc Blanco in a 1–1 tie. Guadalajara's youth system sent scouts to Cancún in 2001, where Vela caught their eye. Vela’s name was linked to America a couple of weeks ago but his signing was impossible. [14], On 22 May 2008, Vela was granted a work permit that allowed him to play in England. We’re currently in process of confirming all details … [87] Vela finished the 2019 season by claiming the MLS Most Valuable Player Award for his performances,[88] winning by a significant margin over Los Angeles Galaxy rival Zlatan Ibrahimović and Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez. [113], After De La Torre was sacked, Vela declared his wish to return to play for Mexico. Carlos Vela during a match for Los Angeles FC in May 2019 (Carlos Vela / Instagram) Family. [82] On 29 September, Vela scored his 31st goal of the 2019 MLS season in a 1–1 away draw against Minnesota United, equaling Josef Martínez's record for most goals in a single MLS season. In fact, America needs a Carlos Vela, wrote Alejandro on his Twitter account in a message that he afterwards deleted. [69] On 22 September 2018, Vela provided two assists to Walker Zimmerman in the 2–0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes. Juan Carlos Osorio has named his squad to contest the centennial edition of the Copa America, which will take place in June. 10 has signed for another year with LAFC, to be one of the best paid players in the whole league and is comfortably installed in the city with his family. "[74], On 30 March 2019, Vela scored his first hat-trick with LAFC in their 5–0 away win against San Jose Earthquakes. He learned a lot and made significant development and progress during his time spent there, according to Félix Alcalá, his coach at the time. Confirmed. In his full debut on 23 September 2008, against Sheffield United in the League Cup, Vela scored a hat-trick in a 6–0 win, with his second goal voted as one of Arsenal's Greatest 50 Goals. during the quarterfinals, and once reaching the final against Brazil, he scored Mexico's first goal in their 3–0 victory. Close. He finished the season with a record 34 goals and 15 assists, for a combined record of 49 points,[84] which earned him the MLS Golden Boot award as the league's top-scorer. [114] Afterwards, Vucetich refused to make any more comments regarding Vela, calling it a "closed case". After extra time, the game was tied 1–1 and went to penalties. Five minutes into the match, an opposing player tackled Vela and he fell awkwardly on his right leg. [112] He declined a third time to join the national team in March 2013 for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against the United States and Honduras due to personal reasons. [76], He was voted as captain for the second consecutive season via social media for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game against Atlético Madrid. However, he recognized that the Mexican did not pay much attention to the advice people gave him. Archived. Since Vela's family lived in the then-recently-storm-stricken Cancún, he asked that the club help relocate them as a condition of his signing. X-rays, however, showed he did not break anything and could play again in the tournament. [62] On 13 April, he would score the first goal in a 2–0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. On 21 November 2009, he made his first appearance of the season in the Premier League away to Sunderland, playing 21 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Eduardo. Vela was included in the preliminary roster for the 2011 Copa América but Arsenal refused to allow him to go, citing that it wasn't a CONCACAF tournament. [9] He had a successful stay there, creating many of Salamanca's 53 goals, eight of which he scored himself. On 10 October 2009, during a World Cup qualifying match against El Salvador, Vela scored one goal and provided an assist in a 4–1 victory, helping Mexico for the tournament. [120] On 15 July, Vela scored his second goal in the competition in Mexico's 4–4 draw against Trinidad and Tobago. Born to a father who had played football semi-professionaly, Vela was brought up also playing basketball, which remains one of his passions to this day. [95][96], On 16 December, following the CONCACAF Champions League's presumption after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vela scored a penalty to equalize for LAFC in their quarter-final victory against Mexican side Cruz Azul, as they came from behind to advance to the next round. Lucía Vela: Birthdate: estimated between 1870 and 1930 : Death: Immediate Family: Daughter of Filomentor Vela and Carmen García Sister of Carlos Vela; Dolores Vela; Carmen Elisa Vela; Private; Luis Fernado Vela and 4 others; ; ; Managed by: Private User Last Updated: [92] Vela returned to action with the team on 22 August, in a 2–0 loss to rivals LA Galaxy,[93] but had to be substituted out due to an injury on his left knee, ruling him out for an indefinite amount of time. [4] His father had played semi-professional football but an injury caused by a torn ligament caused him to retire. Currently, he is in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend, Saioa Cañibano with whom he shares a son named Romeo. Ronaldinho cries: what happened to the ex-Barcelona's mother, Iker Casillas returns from retirement to Real Madrid and surprises Thibaut Courtois himself, Lionel Messi celebrated with the award that once belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo, The new Cristiano Ronaldo who breaks records and makes Wolverhampton forget Raúl Jiménez. Confirmed. [101], Vela played in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, held in Peru, where he helped Mexico to victory. He subsequently finished as top scorer with five goals, claiming the Adidas Golden Boot.[6]. El Tri coach Juan Carlos … [42] On 28 November, he scored all of the side's goals as they beat Elche 3–0 for new manager David Moyes' first victory at the club. 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