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CVCarlos Vela

Carlos Vela

Retired (2025)
•Attacker•
MexicoMexico
7.5
Season Score
37
Mar 1, 1989
177 cm
Height
0.29
Goals/Match
Card stats based on
2025

Performance Overview

Season Performance 2024
All Competitions
Matches
1
Goals
—
Assists
—
Goal Contributions
—
Mins/game
4
Avg Rating
6.54

rating

2.30+0.05(+0.6%)
Career statistics (406 matches)
Aug 27, 2016 — Nov 10, 2024
High
8.40
Low
7.19
Avg
2.30
G+A
183
Wins0
Draws0
Losses0
SeasonMatchesMinsGAG+AG/MRating
2024
64370330.007.45
2023
1611374590.257.40
2022
52862240.407.67
2021
20126855100.257.19
2020
106926280.607.44
2019
1199093120.828.40
2018
3621816280.177.35
2017
433013112130.26-
15/16
3627655490.14-
14/15
312085103130.32-
13/14
5214202115360.40-
12/13
372653149230.38-
11/12
372661126180.32-
10/11
191315270.26-
2010
224422240.09-
08/09
224926060.27-
07/08
31700000.00-
17 seasons • 406 matches
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

47
Full match
20
Substituted off
26
From Bench

Carlos Vela — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2019 · 8.4Major League Soccer (United States)
Lowest-rated season
2021 · 7.19Major League Soccer (United States)
Rating trend
-0.64last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.53 G+A per 9091 goals + 51 assists across 18 league seasons (per-90 from 13175 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
18 (2007–2024)
Clubs with recorded appearances
4
Among position peers, computed
Rating percentile
91strating 7.25 vs 87 rated peers
Goals rank
#70 of 871 goal
G+A per 90 percentile
74th0.55 per 90

Cohort: 87 Major League Soccer (United States) forwards, 2023, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-25

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona124261220
GranadaGranada126425430
EspanyolEspanyol125435210
VillarrealVillarreal121562220
Real BetisReal Betis116325300
Real MadridReal Madrid1110101000
Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid113173030
Athletic ClubAthletic Club113533220
Celta de VigoCelta de Vigo104424120
MálagaMálaga104424020
ValenciaValencia109101440
Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano105144010
SevillaSevilla105234210
LevanteLevante102445010
GetafeGetafe91353410
Deportivo A CoruñaDeportivo A Coruña93511000
OsasunaOsasuna83411120
SD EibarSD Eibar73131010
Sporting GijónSporting Gijón53111100
Portland TimbersPortland Timbers51132000
1–20 of 50
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

-
Unknown
-
—
May 27, 2025Transfer
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
-
Unknown
Jan 1, 2025Transfer
-
Unknown
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Sep 13, 2024Free Transfer
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
-
Free Agent
Jan 1, 2024Transfer
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Jan 1, 2018Transfer€5M
Arsenal
Arsenal
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Aug 10, 2012Transfer€14M
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jun 30, 2012End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Aug 18, 2011Loan
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jun 30, 2011End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Jan 30, 2011Loan
Osasuna
Osasuna
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jun 30, 2008End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
Osasuna
Osasuna
Jul 1, 2007Loan
Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jun 30, 2006End of loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Feb 1, 2006Loan
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

1 title won

Championships

CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
1x Winner(2009)
1x

About Carlos Vela

The 2023 Major League Soccer (United States) line for Carlos Vela: 8 appearances (489 minutes), 1 goal, 2 assists — 0.55 goal involvements per 90. Per-match rating over that season: 7.25. Within 87 Major League Soccer (United States) forwards (2023, at least 450 minutes), he finished in the 91st percentile by match rating — the top 10% of the group, and 70th of 87 for goals scored.

His league career on record ran from 2007 to 2024: 18 seasons across 4 clubs. His ratings range from 7.19 (2021) up to 8.4 in 2019, Major League Soccer (United States). His final two rated seasons averaged 0.64 below his earlier career level.

Those league minutes are spread over 3 domestic leagues: La Liga (222 appearances, 66 goals), Major League Soccer (United States) (58 appearances) and Premier League (29 appearances, 3 goals). He reached 25 league appearances in 6 of those 18 campaigns. His busiest three-season stretch was 2011/2012–2013/2014: 107 league appearances, 36 a season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Carlos Vela play?
Carlos Vela plays as an Attacker.
How old is Carlos Vela?
Carlos Vela is 37 years old, born on March 1, 1989. He is from Mexico. At 37, he has already won 1 trophy in his professional career.
How tall is Carlos Vela?
Carlos Vela is 177 cm tall. He weighs 73 kg. His preferred foot is the left.
How many trophies has Carlos Vela won?
Carlos Vela has won 1 trophy throughout his career.
What nationality is Carlos Vela?
Carlos Vela is from Mexico.