Celebrity Biographies
Carlos Vela Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1989, March 1 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 31 years |
| Nation of birth: | Mexico |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Name | Carlos candle |
| birth name | Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido |
| Dad | Enrique Vela |
| Mother | Nella Garrido |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Place of birth / city | Cancun, Mexico |
| ethnicity | mixed ethnicity |
| Profession | Player |
| subject with | sign caniban |
| Girlfriend | sign caniban |
| Kids | 1 |
Mexican professional soccer player Carlos Vela is primarily known for his creativity, vision, passing, finishing, and dribbling. The Mexican ace currently plays for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the Mexico national team as a striker. Beginning his career by joining Arsenal’s youth setup, the footballer played for several other world-renowned clubs including Salamanca, West Bromwich Albion and Real Sociedad. Vela’s best performance at the 2005 FIFA Under-17 World Championship, which earned him the Adidas Golden Boot. He has also confirmed his place in a 28-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Early life and childhood of Carlos Vela
Carlos Vela was born Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido on March 1, 1989 in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. He is the son of Enrique Vela , an iron welder from Campeche, and Nella Garrido . He has a brother named Alejandro Vela , also a professional soccer player.
Vela started playing soccer at the age of four and joined the local team. Ko ChaWolis . At that time, the footballer perfected his formidable skills, achieving significant development and progress.
During his school days, Vela simultaneously played both basketball and soccer. He performed significantly in both games, but then chose soccer over basketball. He received offers from many Primera División clubs after his best performance in a local competition held in Ciudad Victoria, eventually choosing to play for Guadalajara in 2003.
Carlos Vela’s Club Career
Following his unusual striker skills and one of the vital roles in winning the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship with Mexico, Carlos Vela received great attention from numerous popular European clubs and eventually England. Arsenal won the signing race for him by signing him to a five-year contract for £125,000 (165,987.25).
Carlos was later transferred to Salamanca for the 2006-7 seasons. He also played for Osasuna on loan. The footballer was announced to have rejoined his former club Arsenal on 22 May 2008. He played his first game for the club on 30 August 2008. On 23 September 2008, he made his full debut against Sheffield United at the who scored a hat-trick with the match ending at 6-0. His second goal was listed as one of Arsenal’s 50 greatest goals.
The striker declared his desire to play for his nation after the manager was fired. After a three-year absence, Vela received a call-up to the Mexican national team in November 2014 and scored twice in a 3-2 win against the Netherlands on November 12.
Vela was also part of the Mexico team at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He did not play in the final match against Jamaica after receiving two yellow cards in the quarterfinal and semifinal matches against Costa Rica and Panama, respectively. But Mexico won the tournament.
In May 2018, Vela was included in Mexico’s 28-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They faced Germany in the first game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Carlos Vela Net Worth and Salary
Carlos Vela has gained a lot of fame and has earned a decent amount of money from his successful football career, which according to some online sources is believed to amount to more than $3 million. In 2012, his annual salary was around $3,452,534.80.
Vela’s current market value is £7.65 million ($10,158,419.70). Its market value was the highest on September 17, 2013, it reached £18 million ($23902164).
Carlos Vela’s Personal Life
Carlos Vela has not yet married. He was in a romantic relationship with Mexican actress Altair Jarabo in 2008 and the two separated in 2010.
Shortly after that, the soccer player was linked to a Mexican television personality. Shanik Aspe but it didn’t last long and broke up in 2011. Sign Canibano is currently dating .
The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Romeo Vela on November 19, 2017. She often posts beautiful pictures along with her son on her social media like Instagram.
Vela is also an animal lover and has a pet dog.