Emil Cuello
Emil Cuello is an Argentinian-American footballer who plays for LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Emil Cuello | ||
Date of birth | January 2, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | LA Galaxy | ||
Number | 27 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | SMU Mustangs | 72 | (12) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 2 | (0) |
2019– | LA Galaxy | 9 | (0) |
2019– | LA Galaxy II | 6 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 13, 2019 |
Career
Youth and college
Cuello played four-years of college soccer at Southern Methodist University between 2015 and 2018. During his time at SMU, Cuello made 72 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying 17 assists. In his freshman year at SMU, Cuello was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team. His junior year, American Athletic Conference named Cuello Most Outstanding Offensive Player. His senior year, he was recognized as American Athletic Conference Tournament's Most Valuable Player and First Team All-American Athletic Conference.[1][2]
While at college, Cuello also appeared for USL Premier Development League side Ocean City Nor'easters during their 2016 season.[3][4]
Senior
On January 11, 2019, Cuello was drafted 19th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by LA Galaxy.[5] On February 27, 2019, Cuello signed for the club.[6]
Personal
Cuello was born in Buenos Aires in Argentina before his family moved to Orem, Utah when he was five-years old.[7]
References
- "Emil Cuello SMU bio". smumustangs.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "Emil Cuello MLS bio". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "Emil Cuello, former Ocean City Nor'easters player, drafted in First Round by LA Galaxy". oceancityfc.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "Emil Cuello USL League Two stats". uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "LA Galaxy draft Emil Cuello with the 19th overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft". lagalaxy.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "LA Galaxy sign midfielder Emil Cuello". lagalaxy.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "Emil Cuello: from Argentina to debut supplying Zlatan". us.as.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.