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Carlos Vela

Carlos Vela is a Mexican professional footballer who captains and plays as a winger for MLS club LAFC.

Born 
Cancún, Mexico
Date of Birth 
Wednesday, March 1, 1989
Height 
5' 10"
Weight 
165 Lbs
Salary 
$4,500,000 USD
Current Team 

Los Angeles Football Club

Mexico National Team

Facts 
  • Vela scored nine goals in 35 appearances with Mexico's national team between 2007 and 2011
  • His brother Alejandro Vela also became a professional soccer player
  • Carlos Vela married Spanish reporter Saioa Cañibano and they have a son named Romeo
  • He was teammates with French striker Thierry Henry on Arsenal from 2005 to 2007.

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