Career Timeline of Uriel Antuna: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Uriel Antuna built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Carlos Uriel Antuna Romero is a Mexican professional footballer. He plays as a winger in Liga MX, currently for UNAM. He is known for his speed and dribbling skills on the field.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Joined Santos Laguna Youth Academy

In 2012, Antuna joined the Santos Laguna youth academy, progressing through the U-15, U-17, and U-20 teams.

July 2017: Signed by Manchester City and Loaned to FC Groningen

On July 12, 2017, Manchester City, via City Football Group, announced they had signed Antuna on a four-year contract. On August 9, 2017, he joined Eredivisie club FC Groningen on a two-year loan deal.

November 2017: Called Up to Senior National Team

In November 2017, Juan Carlos Osorio named Antuna to the senior national team for friendly matches against Belgium and Poland on November 10 and 13, but he did not appear in either match.

2017: Participation in CONCACAF U-20 Championship and FIFA U-20 World Cup

In 2017, Antuna was called up for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship where he scored a hat-trick against El Salvador. He was included in the best XI of the tournament and was also called up for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, appearing in all five matches.

2017: Promotion to Santos Laguna First Team and Liga MX Debut

In 2017, José Manuel de la Torre, the first-team manager, promoted Antuna. On March 5, 2017, Antuna made his professional debut in the Liga MX, entering as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Pumas UNAM.

2018: Participation in Toulon Tournament

In 2018, Antuna participated in the Toulon Tournament, appearing in all five matches as Mexico lost to England in the final.

January 2019: Loan to LA Galaxy

On January 29, 2019, Antuna joined MLS side LA Galaxy on loan for their 2019 season.

May 2019: Included in Preliminary List for CONCACAF Gold Cup

In May 2019, Antuna was included in Gerardo Martino's preliminary list for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He later made his debut and scored a hat-trick against Cuba in the tournament's opening match, also winning the tournament.

November 2019: Joined Guadalajara

On November 28, 2019, Antuna joined Liga MX side Guadalajara.

January 2020: Debut with Guadalajara

On January 11, 2020, Antuna made his debut with Guadalajara, coming on as a substitute for Isaác Brizuela in a 2–0 victory over Juárez.

2020: CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship and Summer Olympics

In 2020, Antuna participated in the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, scoring three goals and winning the competition. He was included in the tournament's Best XI and won a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

January 4, 2022: Agreement to Sign with Cruz Azul

After a proposed trade between Guadalajara and Club América did not materialize, Cruz Azul reached an agreement with Guadalajara to sign Antuna on January 4, 2022.