Carlos Saldaña (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Alberto Saldaña Moreno | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | El Nayar, Nayarit, Mexico[1][2] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Detroit City | ||
| Number | 91 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | De Anza Force | ||
| 2014–2020 | Guadalajara | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Guadalajara Premier | 30 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Tepatitlán (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Sacramento Republic | 22 | (0) |
| 2024– | Detroit City | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October 2023 | |||
Carlos Alberto Saldaña Moreno[a] (born 27 October 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who currently plays for Detroit City in the USL Championship.
Career[edit]
Saldaña was born in El Nayar, Nayarit,[3] but moved to the United States just after he was born.[1]
Saldaña played with USSDA club side De Anza Force[4] before he joined the Guadalajara academy, where he played at various levels, including 30 regular season appearances for the club's Guadalajara Premier side until it disbanded in 2019.[5][3] In 2019, he led Chivas to the reserve league finals, only to fall on aggregate.[4] He also spent time on loan with Liga de Expansión MX side Tepatitlán.[3][4]
On September 15, 2021, Saldaña signed with USL Championship side Sacramento Republic for the remainder of the season.[6] He left Sacramento following their 2023 season.[7]
On 30 January 2024, Saldaña signed with USL Championship club Detroit City for their upcoming 2024 season.[8]
Notes[edit]
- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Saldaña and the second or maternal family name is Moreno.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Guzman, Emile (30 September 2021). "From the U.S. to Mexico and Back: Cultura with Carlos Saldaña". Sacramento Republic FC - USL.
- ^ "LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional". ligamx.net.
- ^ a b c "LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional". ligamx.net.
- ^ a b c "Carlos Saldaña". www.sacrepublicfc.com.
- ^ "Chivas will no longer field their Liga Premier side". OneFootball. 11 March 2024.
- ^ Ogata-Beutler, Grace (15 September 2021). "Republic FC Signs Goalkeeper Carlos Saldaña". Sacramento Republic FC - USL.
- ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (28 November 2023). "Sacramento Republic FC announces initial roster moves". USL Championship.
- ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (30 January 2024). "Detroit City signs goalkeeper Carlos Saldaña". USL Championship.
External links[edit]
- Carlos Saldaña at Soccerway
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