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Carlos Vela

born 1989, 8 clubs, 4 loans, 2010s era

Carlos Vela played for 8 clubs in his senior career, starting at Guadalajara in 2005. His longest spell was at Real Sociedad: 7 seasons, 2011–2018. He went out on loan 4 times, to Celta, Salamanca, Osasuna and others. He returned to Arsenal after time away. His last club was Los Angeles FC, where he played until 2024.

  1. Guadalajara2005Guadalajara, 2005
    Arsenal2005Arsenal, 2005
    Celta2005–06loan from ARSCelta, 2005–06, on loan from Arsenal
    Salamanca2006–07loan from ARSSalamanca, 2006–07, on loan from Arsenal
  2. Osasuna2007–08loan from ARSOsasuna, 2007–08, on loan from Arsenal
    Arsenal2008–10backArsenal, 2008–10, back after loan
    West Bromwich Albion2010–11loan from ARSWest Bromwich Albion, 2010–11, on loan from Arsenal
    Arsenal2011–12backArsenal, 2011–12, back after loan
  3. Real Sociedad2011–18Real Sociedad, 2011–18
    Los Angeles FC2018–24Los Angeles FC, 2018–24

Carlos Vela’s clubs

YearsClub
2005Guadalajara
2005Arsenal
2005–2006CeltaLoan from Arsenal
2006–2007SalamancaLoan from Arsenal
2007–2008OsasunaLoan from Arsenal
2008–2010ArsenalReturned
2010–2011West Bromwich AlbionLoan from Arsenal
2011–2012ArsenalReturned
2011–2018Real Sociedad
2018–2024Los Angeles FC

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What clubs did Carlos Vela play for?
Carlos Vela played for 8 clubs in his senior career: Guadalajara, Arsenal, Celta, Salamanca, Osasuna, West Bromwich Albion, Real Sociedad and Los Angeles FC.
What was Carlos Vela's last club?
Carlos Vela's last club was Los Angeles FC (2018–2024).
What was Carlos Vela's first club?
Carlos Vela started his senior career at Guadalajara in 2005.

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