History of Carlos Vela in Timeline
Carlos Vela is a Mexican professional footballer known for his versatility in offensive positions, including forward, winger, and attacking midfielder. He most recently played for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Vela is recognized for his skill and contributions to the sport.
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March 1989: Carlos Vela's Birth
On March 1, 1989, Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido was born in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, to Enrique Vela and Nella Garrido.
1996: Reference to Wolverhampton Wanderers Win
The text references Wolverhampton Wanderers not achieving a win at The Hawthorns since 1996, setting the context for Vela's equalizing goal in 2011.
2001: Summoned to Youth Tournament with Guadalajara
Around 2001, José Luis Real of C.D. Guadalajara's youth system sent scouts to Cancún, where Carlos Vela caught their eye and was summoned to a youth tournament in Buenos Aires with Guadalajara as a trial.
2003: Joined Guadalajara
In 2003, during a local competition held in Ciudad Victoria, Carlos Vela received offers from local teams of the Primera División and eventually joined Guadalajara.
November 2005: Signed with Arsenal
In November 2005, Arsenal won the race for Carlos Vela's signature, signing him on a five-year deal.
2005: Won FIFA U-17 World Championship
In 2005, Carlos Vela and his brother Alejandro were with Guadalajara when he won the FIFA U-17 World Championship with Mexico, finishing as the top scorer.
February 2006: Loaned to Celta Vigo
In February 2006, after signing with Arsenal, Carlos Vela was quickly loaned out to Spanish club Celta Vigo, but was returned right away with no games played due to work permit issues.
2006: Loan to Salamanca
At the end of the 2006 season, Carlos Vela was sent to Spanish Segunda División club Salamanca on loan for the 2006–07 season, where he had a successful stay, scoring eight goals.
October 2007: First Goal with Osasuna
On October 31, 2007, Carlos Vela scored his first goal with Osasuna in a match against Real Betis, earning plaudits from the Spanish press.
2007: Vela participates at the FIFA U-20 World Cup
In 2007, Carlos Vela was part of the under-20 team that participated at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
May 2008: Granted Work Permit
On May 22, 2008, Carlos Vela was granted a work permit that allowed him to play in England.
August 2008: Competitive Debut for Arsenal
On August 30, 2008, Carlos Vela made his competitive debut for Arsenal in their Premier League match against Newcastle United, coming on as a substitute.
September 2008: Hat-Trick in League Cup
On September 23, 2008, Carlos Vela scored a hat-trick for Arsenal against Sheffield United in the League Cup, with his second goal being voted as one of Arsenal's Greatest 50 Goals.
March 2009: Goal in FA Cup against Burnley
On March 8, 2009, Carlos Vela scored the first goal in an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Burnley.
May 2009: First Premier League Goal
On May 2, 2009, Carlos Vela scored his first goal in the Premier League for Arsenal away to Portsmouth, making him the second Mexican player to score a goal in the Premier League.
July 2009: Vela represents Mexico at 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
In July 2009, Carlos Vela represented Mexico at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He sustained an injury early in the opener against Nicaragua but recovered to play in the semi-finals against Costa Rica, scoring a penalty. In the final against the United States, Mexico won 5-0 with Vela assisting multiple goals and scoring one himself.
September 2009: Return from Ankle Injury
In September 2009, Carlos Vela returned to action after suffering an ankle injury, coming off the bench in Arsenal's 2–0 win against West Bromwich Albion in the League Cup.
October 2009: Vela scores and assists in World Cup qualifier
In October 2009, Carlos Vela scored one goal and provided an assist in a World Cup qualifying match against El Salvador, helping Mexico qualify for the tournament.
November 2009: First Premier League Appearance of the Season
On November 21, 2009, Carlos Vela made his first appearance of the season in the Premier League away to Sunderland.
December 2009: Contract Renewal with Arsenal
On December 10, 2009, Carlos Vela renewed his contract with Arsenal.
May 2010: 50th Game for Arsenal
On May 4, 2010, Carlos Vela played his 50th game in an Arsenal shirt, against Blackburn Rovers and on May 9, he scored the fourth goal of Arsenal's victory over Fulham.
June 2010: Vela scores against Italy and plays in World Cup
In June 2010, Carlos Vela scored his first international goal against a European team, Italy, in a friendly match. He also played in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup against South Africa but was later subbed off due to injury in the following match against France.
September 2010: Goal against Bolton Wanderers and Two Goals in Champions League
In September 2010, Carlos Vela scored his first goal of the season against Bolton Wanderers and two goals in the UEFA Champions League when Arsenal beat Braga 6–0.
2010: Loan to West Brom
In 2010, Carlos Vela joined West Brom on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.
2010: Participated in 2010 FIFA World Cup
In 2010, Carlos Vela participated in the FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.
January 2011: Joined West Brom on Loan
On January 28, 2011, Carlos Vela joined West Brom on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.
February 2011: First Goal for West Brom
On February 20, 2011, Carlos Vela scored his first goal for West Brom in a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
March 2011: Vela returns to national team after suspension
In March 2011, Carlos Vela returned to the national team for a friendly against Venezuela after his suspension, marking his final match with the national team for three years.
August 2011: Loan to Real Sociedad
On August 15, 2011, Arsenal announced that Carlos Vela would be loaned out to Spanish club Real Sociedad, and he was officially presented on August 17, 2011 after passing medical exams.
December 2011: Bicycle Kick Goal for Real Sociedad
On December 4, 2011, Carlos Vela scored a bicycle kick goal to equalize for Real Sociedad against Málaga.
2011: Settled at Real Sociedad
In 2011, Carlos Vela settled at Real Sociedad, initially on loan and then permanently the following season.
February 2012: Desire to Stay with Real Sociedad
In early February 2012, Carlos Vela expressed his desire to stay in Spain with Real Sociedad, stating he did not want to return to Arsenal.
July 2012: Official Transfer to Real Sociedad
On July 17, 2012, Carlos Vela was officially transferred to Real Sociedad from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.
2012: Vela declines participation in London Olympics
In 2012, Carlos Vela declined a call-up to participate in the London Olympics, wanting to establish himself with Real Sociedad.
March 2013: Vela declines call-up for World Cup qualifiers
In March 2013, Carlos Vela declined a third time to join the national team for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers for personal reasons.
September 2013: Vela declines World Cup qualifiers call-up again
In September 2013, Carlos Vela declined a call-up from Víctor Manuel Vucetich for World Cup qualifiers against Panama and Costa Rica.
2013: Key Goals for Real Sociedad
During the 2013 season, Carlos Vela scored key goals for Real Sociedad, including two against Lyon to progress to the Champions League group stages, and four goals in a La Liga match against Celta Vigo on November 23.
May 2014: Scored 20th Goal of the Season
On May 5, 2014, Carlos Vela scored in the 1–1 draw against Granada, marking his 20th goal of the season in all competitions. He was also nominated for the Best Forward award in La Liga.
September 2014: First Goal of the Season
On September 1, 2014, Carlos Vela scored his first goal of the 2014–15 season in Real Sociedad's 4–2 win against Real Madrid.
November 2014: Return to National Team
In November 2014, Carlos Vela made his return to the Mexico national team.
November 2014: Vela accepts call-up and scores twice against the Netherlands
In November 2014, after a three-year absence, Carlos Vela accepted a call-up and scored twice in Mexico's 3–2 victory against the Netherlands.
January 2015: Knee Injury
On January 31, 2015, Carlos Vela was subbed off during Real Sociedad's league defeat to Real Madrid due to a knee injury, which was later reported to be a meniscus tear.
October 2015: First Goals of the Season
On October 25, 2015, Carlos Vela scored his first two goals of the 2015–16 season in Real Sociedad's 4–0 win over Levante.
2015: Participation in 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
In 2015, Carlos Vela was called up to participate in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he scored in the opening match against Cuba and later against Trinidad and Tobago. Vela received two yellow cards in the quarterfinal and semi-final matches, causing him to miss the final against Jamaica.
2015: Sebastian Giovinco's MLS Record
In 2015, Sebastian Giovinco set the MLS single-season record for most combined goals and assists, which was later broken by Carlos Vela in 2019.
March 2016: Vela separated from first team and fined
In March 2016, Carlos Vela was separated from Real Sociedad's first team after failing to report to training, claiming gastroenteritis. A photo surfaced of him at a Chris Brown concert in Madrid after a team draw. He was fined and initially ruled out for the next match against Celta Vigo but was later included as a substitute in the loss.
November 2016: Birth of son Romeo
In November 2016, Carlos Vela became a father to a son named Romeo, with his then-girlfriend Saioa Cañibano.
2016: Analysis of Vela's playing style
In 2016, Collin Carpio noted Carlos Vela's versatility as a player, highlighting his ability to play on the right wing or as a striker, emphasizing his lethal cutting ability from the flanks and his capacity to set up goals for teammates.
April 2017: Vela's 200th League Match for Real Sociedad
In April 2017, Carlos Vela played in his 200th league match for Real Sociedad during the side's 3–1 victory against Sporting de Gijón, also becoming the foreign player with the second-most appearances for the club.
August 2017: Agreement with MLS for Vela's move in 2018
In August 2017, Real Sociedad announced an agreement with Major League Soccer for Carlos Vela to move to the league in 2018.
August 2017: Vela signed by Los Angeles FC
In August 2017, it was announced that Carlos Vela had been signed by Los Angeles FC, becoming the first designated player of the team.
December 2017: Vela's Final Match for Real Sociedad
In December 2017, Carlos Vela played his final match for Real Sociedad, scoring the final goal in the team's 3–1 win over Sevilla.
2017: Participated in 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup
In 2017, Carlos Vela participated in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
2017: CONCACAF Cup Appearance
In 2017, Carlos Vela was called up for the CONCACAF Cup against the United States but remained an unused substitute in Mexico's 3–2 victory.
January 2018: Vela joins Los Angeles FC
In January 2018, Carlos Vela joined Los Angeles FC as their first Designated Player, after an agreement was made in August 2017.
March 2018: Vela debuts with Los Angeles FC and scores first goal
In March 2018, Carlos Vela debuted with Los Angeles FC, providing an assist in a 1–0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC. Later in March, Vela scored his first goal with Los Angeles in a 5–1 win against Real Salt Lake. At the end of March, Vela also became the first player to score in the El Tráfico derby against LA Galaxy.
May 2018: World Cup Squad Inclusion
In May 2018, Carlos Vela was named in Mexico's preliminary 28-man squad for the World Cup.
July 2018: Vela Captains MLS All-Star Game
In July 2018, Carlos Vela was voted to captain the MLS side in the 2018 MLS All-Star Game against Juventus.
September 2018: Vela provides two assists in victory over San Jose Earthquakes
In September 2018, Carlos Vela provided two assists to Walker Zimmerman in the 2–0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
November 2018: Vela named into MLS Best XI of 2018
In November 2018, Carlos Vela was named into the MLS Best XI of 2018.
2018: Participated in 2018 FIFA World Cup
In 2018, Carlos Vela participated in the FIFA World Cup.
2018: Final Appearance with the national team
In May 2020, Carlos Vela declared that the 2018 World Cup was his final appearance with the national team.
2018: Contract Extension with Real Sociedad
On June 24, 2014, Carlos Vela signed a four-year contract extension with Real Sociedad, committing to the club until 2018.
January 2019: Gerardo Martino's appointment and Vela's future with the national team
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.
March 2019: Vela scores first hat-trick with LAFC
In March 2019, Carlos Vela scored his first hat-trick with LAFC in their 5–0 away win against the San Jose Earthquakes.
2019: Vela's record-breaking season
In 2019, Carlos Vela equaled Erick Torres as the highest-scoring Mexican in MLS history. He broke Sebastian Giovinco's 2015 MLS single-season record of most combined goals and assists and broke Josef Martínez's record for most goals in a single MLS season, finishing the season with a record 34 goals and 15 assists, earning him the MLS Golden Boot award.
2019: Vela voted captain for 2019 MLS All-Star Game
In 2019, Carlos Vela was voted as captain for the second consecutive season for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game against Atlético Madrid.
2019: Vela wins MLS Most Valuable Player Award
In 2019, Carlos Vela won the MLS Most Valuable Player Award and finished in the global top ten of goalscorers with 38 goals.
2019: Commercial Appearance and Video Game Cover
In 2019, During the Major League Soccer season Carlos Vela appeared in a Target commercial alongside LAFC teammate Adama Diomande and other MLS players. He would appear again on the FIFA 20 MVP Edition.
2019: Barcelona interest in Vela
In 2019, it was reported that Barcelona was interested in acquiring Carlos Vela on loan.
February 2020: Vela's First Match Against Mexican Club and Qualification to Quarter-Finals
In February 2020, Carlos Vela played his first professional match against a Mexican club, León, in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16. During the second leg of the round, Vela scored a brace, contributing to a 3–2 aggregate victory, helping LAFC qualify into the quarter-finals.
March 2020: Green Card Acquisition
On 4 March 2020, Los Angeles FC announced that Carlos Vela had obtained a green card, qualifying him as a domestic player for Major League Soccer roster purposes.
May 2020: Vela Declares 2018 World Cup as Final Appearance
In May 2020, Carlos Vela declared that the 2018 World Cup was his final appearance with the national team.
October 2020: Birth of daughter India
In October 2020, Carlos Vela became a father for the second time to a daughter named India, also with Saioa Cañibano, whom he married.
April 2021: Vela's match against Austin FC and injury
In April 2021, Carlos Vela played his first match against new MLS club Austin FC but was subbed off due to injury.
2022: Won MLS Cup with Los Angeles FC
In 2022, Carlos Vela won a second Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup with Los Angeles FC.
2023: End of Vela's contract with LAFC
In 2023, Carlos Vela's contract with LAFC ran out, with his last match being a defeat against Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup Final.
September 2024: Vela re-signs with Los Angeles FC
In September 2024, Carlos Vela re-signed with Los Angeles FC through to the end of the 2024 season.
January 2025: Home Destroyed in Palisades Fire
On 8 January 2025, Carlos Vela's home in Malibu was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, but Vela and his family were able to escape without injury.
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