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Mexico · 2005–22Carlos Vela
Rating
Caps
72
Goals
19
Life
1989
Clubs
Club Atlético Osasuna, Real Sociedad, Los Angeles
Honours
Golden Boot
#9
Editorial rank of 33 for Mexico
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
On Decision Day, 6 October 2019, he took a hat-trick off Colorado, the second an overhead volley, and closed the season on 34 goals, more than any player had scored in an MLS season. That year brought the MLS MVP award and the league's Golden Boot; he also owns the 2022 MLS Cup and two Supporters' Shields at LAFC, Gold Cups with Mexico in 2009 and 2015, and the top scorer prize from the 2005 Under-17 World Cup. Career record: 72 caps and 19 goals for Mexico; club career at Club Atlético Osasuna, Real Sociedad, Los Angeles; honours include Golden Boot.
Career record
| 2005–2012 | Arsenal |
| 2006–2007 | UD Salamanca |
| 2006–2006 | RC Celta de Vigo |
| 2007–2008 | Club Atlético Osasuna |
| 2010–2011 | West Bromwich Albion |
| 2011–2018 | Real Sociedad |
| 2018–2024 | Los Angeles |
| Mexico | 72 caps, 19 goals |
Shared the era
Mexico legends whose careers overlapped Vela's